The Truth-Seeker’s Handbook: A Science-Based Guide
How do you know whether something is true? How do you convince others to believe the facts? Research shows that the human mind is...
The Deadly Cost of Censoring the CDC
Caption: Photo of baby getting vaccinated (James Gathany, Judy Schmidt, USCDCP/Pixnio)
Do you want your medical treatment to be based on science? The Trump administration...
How to Talk Politics With Family Over the Holidays
Caption: People arguing (Wikmedia Commons)
It’s the holiday season, which means plenty of opportunities for uncomfortable interactions with family members about politics. How can you...
How to Address Irrational Family Members Effectively Over the Holidays
Caption: photo saying “trust the lies, not the ‘truth’” (Thomas Guest/Flickr)
It’s the holiday season, which means plenty of opportunities for uncomfortable interactions with friends...
Which Politicians Should We Trust in the November 7 Election: The Pro-Truth Pledge
Caption: Image of US flag with “Vote” written on it (ZIPNON/Pixabay)
In these dark days of “fake news” and “alternative facts,” it’s hard to trust...
When Should You Go With Your Gut In Everyday Life?
You’re walking out of a restaurant with your date when you suddenly feel a strong urge to duck your head. You realize that doing...
Political Pre-Commitment Without Evidence: How Worldview Undermines Reason
By Joel Lehman
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“And so castles made of sand, fall in the sea, eventually.”
-Jimi Hendrix
Can you recall a romantic relationship gone wrong, and notice in...
Are Friends the Enemies of Wise Choices?
The Hidden Factors Influencing Our Most Important Decisions
By Charles Cassidy MPhys, Director of Evidence-based Wisdom
I recently decided to buy a petrol-guzzling car. But was...
4 Questions to Ask Before Wearing a Safety Pin
Are you among the many Americans who are considering wearing a safety pin after this election? This simple object has quickly emerged as a...
Life’s Most Incredible Events Explained (Just a Coincidence?)
Roy Cleveland Sullivan was struck by lightning seven times. Eight, actually (if you believe him)—seven are documented.
Later in life, people began to shun him...