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On Being Certain

Believing You Are Right Even When You're Not

Book • 2008

Robert A. Burton, M.D.

In 'On Being Certain', neurologist Robert Burton challenges the notion that certainty is a product of reason.

He argues that certainty is a mental sensation stemming from primitive areas of the brain, independent of conscious reflection and reasoning.

The book explores the relationship between thoughts and actual knowledge, using neuroscience and anecdotes to challenge traditional views on certainty and knowledge.

Mentioned by

Owen Fitzpatrick

Mentioned in 5 episodes

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

when discussing his growing interest in the idea that as human beings, we need to know things.

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Mentioned by

Owen Fitzpatrick

when defining belief as a feeling of knowing.

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Mentioned by

David Rock

in the context of discussing human fallibility and the feeling of certainty.

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Referenced by

David McRaney

when discussing the feeling of certainty and how it influences our perceptions and beliefs.

191 - Livewired - David Eagleman

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

as the topic of the podcast episode.

Robert Burton on Being Certain

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

in relation to the concept of certainty in human experience.

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