11-08-2024, 09:43 AM
Thought there was a great video right here about 'delusion' and the fact that 'smart' people are just as liable to be affected by it as 'stupid' ones.
Genuinely thought provoking stuff.
• Academic studies on ideological bias get brought up as well as 'fashionably irrational beliefs' (FIBs) and palpable 'woke' absurdities.
It's a pretty short watch and gets better towards the end so would appreciate any comments on it (for or against).
Genuinely thought provoking stuff.
• Academic studies on ideological bias get brought up as well as 'fashionably irrational beliefs' (FIBs) and palpable 'woke' absurdities.
Quote: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.
It's a pretty short watch and gets better towards the end so would appreciate any comments on it (for or against).
