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The science of why people insist on making idiotic choices

Started by Exterminator, July 05, 2016, 09:24:45 AM

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Exterminator

July 05, 2016, 09:24:45 AM
Who does this paragraph bring to mind?   :biggrin:

"We often make quick decisions about complex issues on the basis of our past beliefs or even chance associations. After we have made these decisions—which often happen in a matter of milliseconds—we start the laborious process of proving ourselves right. We seek information which justifies decisions already made. Many members of the public have already made up their mind about about Trumponomics, Europe, or climate change. All they focus on is finding information that confirms their split-second decisions. Information that challenges their beliefs is carefully ignored; it could make them uncomfortable and require them to think again."

Full article here.
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Purplelady1040

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July 05, 2016, 09:30:32 AM
Quote from: Exterminator on July 05, 2016, 09:24:45 AM
Who does this paragraph bring to mind?   :biggrin:

"We often make quick decisions about complex issues on the basis of our past beliefs or even chance associations. After we have made these decisions—which often happen in a matter of milliseconds—we start the laborious process of proving ourselves right. We seek information which justifies decisions already made. Many members of the public have already made up their mind about about Trumponomics, Europe, or climate change. All they focus on is finding information that confirms their split-second decisions. Information that challenges their beliefs is carefully ignored; it could make them uncomfortable and require them to think again."

Full article here.
Where is the full article or was that it?

Exterminator

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July 05, 2016, 10:00:22 AM
Click on the word 'here' that appears in blue.
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Purplelady1040

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July 05, 2016, 10:03:02 AM
Quote from: Exterminator on July 05, 2016, 10:00:22 AM
Click on the word 'here' that appears in blue.
Okay. Thanks, wasn't sure.

Palehorse

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July 05, 2016, 11:18:11 AM
Quote from: Exterminator on July 05, 2016, 09:24:45 AM
Who does this paragraph bring to mind?   :biggrin:

"We often make quick decisions about complex issues on the basis of our past beliefs or even chance associations. After we have made these decisions—which often happen in a matter of milliseconds—we start the laborious process of proving ourselves right. We seek information which justifies decisions already made. Many members of the public have already made up their mind about about Trumponomics, Europe, or climate change. All they focus on is finding information that confirms their split-second decisions. Information that challenges their beliefs is carefully ignored; it could make them uncomfortable and require them to think again."

Full article here.

Oh! Oh! Oh! I know!  :sneaky: :devil1: :devil29:
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Exterminator

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July 05, 2016, 11:45:44 AM
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.
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