As we head to the polls this week, I find myself thinking about beliefs and what people are absolutely sure they know, regardless of the facts. Two stories, both recently on the front page of the New York Times on the same day, demonstrate Americans’ remarkable ability to kid ourselves.
Reality is Overrated as a Motivator
As we head to the polls this week, I find myself thinking about beliefs and what people are absolutely sure they know, regardless of the facts. Two stories, both recently on the front page of the New York Times on the same day, demonstrate Americans’ remarkable ability to kid ourselves. First, a story about how […]
November 02, 2010