ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.gurwinder.blog/p/why-smart-people-hold-stupid-beliefs
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Why Smart People Believe Stupid Things
What causes delusion? The prevailing view is that people adopt false beliefs because they’re too stupid or ignorant to grasp the truth. But just as often, the opposite is true: many delusions prey not on dim minds but on bright ones.
ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.gurwinder.blog/p/why-smart-people-hold-stupid-beliefs
ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.gurwinder.blog/p/why-smart-people-hold-stupid-beliefs