Why don’t facts change our minds? Why is it that even when faced with undeniable evidence, people often hold on to false or inaccurate ideas? What drives such behaviors, and how might they actually serve us in unexpected ways? These questions dig deep into human psychology, social dynamics, and the way our brains process information. The Logic of False Beliefs Humans need a reasonably accurate view of the world in order to survive . If our model of reality is wildly different from the actual world, then we struggle to take effective actions each day. However, truth and accuracy are not the only things that matter to the human mind. Humans also seem to have a deep desire to belong. Understanding the truth of a situation is important, but so is remaining part of a tribe. While these two desires often work well together, they occasionally come into conflict. In many circumstances; social connection is actually more helpful to our daily life than understanding the truth of a partic...
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