Bias in Thinking
The discussion highlights how our understanding of diets, particularly regarding carbohydrates, can be influenced by black and white thinking. Despite believing that knowledge can help us overcome biases, it turns out that more knowledgeable individuals may actually be more susceptible to motivated reasoning, selectively applying critical thinking to support their pre-existing beliefs. This illustrates the complexity of how we process information and the potential pitfalls of our reasoning.In this clip
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Can bias affect scientific studies as discussed in the episode 492: Michael Shermer | Why We Believe Weird Things and the clip Belief and Rationalization?
Can bias affect scientific studies as discussed in the episode 492: Michael Shermer | Why We Believe Weird Things and the clip Beliefs and Rationalization?