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| Researchers discover a surprising threat to democracy: our brains. People are surprisingly stubborn about their political beliefs: they often ignore evidence that contradicts their beliefs. And presenting contrary evidence to them often INCREASES their confidence in their false beliefs. |
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Scary research
by Don Smith on Monday, Oct 4, 2010 at 9:41:35 PM
Where is the birth certificate?
by Mike Preston on Tuesday, Oct 5, 2010 at 1:03:59 PM
Important concept that Progressives should be mindful
by Bernard on Tuesday, Oct 5, 2010 at 10:25:56 AM