Why Smart People Believe Stupid Things
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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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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.
Nah, the Holy Spirit protects His own... just saying.
Intelligence is understanding learning biased and creating a sound framework of said learning biases and outside, physical reality...
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.