Monday, May 23, 2011

We Can't Handle the Truth - Give Us Good Narratives

We Can't Handle the Truth - Give Us Good Narratives: "People prefer a strong narrative -- one consistent with their prior beliefs -- over the truth. Indeed, they reject the truth in favor of this narrative -- no matter how much counter-evidence is provided. This explains both birthers and Americans' reaction to Osama bin Laden's assassination."

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