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Why Smart People Believe Stupid Things

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Published on 05 Feb 2025 / In People & Blogs

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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. And this has serious implications for education, society, and you personally.

In this video in collaboration with Gurwinder, we explore the reasons why intelligent people believe irrational things and what can be done to avoid the allure of delusion.

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WMHarrison94
WMHarrison94 45 minutes ago

As a biologist myself, I disagree: XX and XY the human sex chremoseones. X and XXY or XYY follow only one plan, XX or XY. Therefore sex is binary and absolutely observable.

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WMHarrison94 49 minutes ago

Nah, the Holy Spirit protects His own... just saying.

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WMHarrison94
WMHarrison94 57 minutes ago

Intelligence is understanding learning biased and creating a sound framework of said learning biases and outside, physical reality...

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WMHarrison94
WMHarrison94 58 minutes ago

Well, with God El Elohim of Israel and His Biblical quote: "The beginning of wisdom is understanding there is one God." Without that, you are deluded.

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WMHarrison94
WMHarrison94 44 minutes ago

Yep, Truth matters. Rational ity only gets you so far...

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