Why facts don't change our minds

[Bao]

Interesting read in the midst of all of these political debates.


http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/ ... -our-minds

“As a rule, strong feelings about issues do not emerge from deep understanding,”

.... The world is fxcked. ...

[windwalker]

Interesting read in the midst of all of these political debates.


http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/ ... -our-minds

“As a rule, strong feelings about issues do not emerge from deep understanding,”

.... The world is fxcked. ...

I don't think so, really depends on the level of conversation
and people involved.
http://www.thedaobums.com/topic/42506-t ... p/page-124

It is interesting the different view points, and what happens
when the press or politicians go away after they lite the fire
feeling its something they can control.....it is "fire" they'er playing with
there is a saying about those who play with "fire"

[yeniseri]

The Darwinist perspective of survival of the fittest appears apropos in most scenarios.

Rational human beings incorporate new found learning into their schema as a way to keep up but those who refuse to incorporate <stuff> usually end up belonging to the 'wrong and strong
crowd and that is where conflict occurs. They think that through intimidation and similar strategies they will prevail. They do for awhile unless the rational people opt for the power and tyranny of force to get the benefits of position and title!