MAGICAL OVERTHINKING: Why Modern Life Is Making Us More Irrational
The Next Big Idea
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Discerning Truth in the Information Age
In the information age, with shrinking attention spans, it is crucial not to rely solely on our instincts and cognitive biases to discern truth. Memorable information is not always true, leading to the illusory truth effect. While science communicators use storytelling to engage, purveyors of misinformation also exploit these techniques. Technological advancements and biases pose a double-edged sword, offering both benefits and drawbacks in navigating information and truth in the digital era.
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