Belief vs. Truth. 150 years ago yesterday the United States purchased Alaska in a transaction known widely as “Seward’s Folly.” This nickname leads many to believe that the Alaska Purchase was regarded at the time as foolish and unpopular. The...
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This week I witnessed a (very) high speed chase where a motorcycle blew through a state police blockade and then attempted to outrun three more troopers. While most of us will never be part of a situation like this, we all face...
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Your confirmation bias is making decisions for you… and the two of you really need to consider breaking up. Confirmation bias occurs when we favor new evidence that confirms our existing beliefs or theories while simultaneously discounting alternative possibilities. (For more on this, check...
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