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Tag Archives: rationality
How to stop fooling yourself
When I first wrote about self-deception, a little more than a year ago, I found the experience traumatising. It can be very troubling to realise that inside my own head I maybe tucking away truths that I am already aware … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged experts, journalism, rationality, science journalism, self-deception, self-manipulation toolbox
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Optimism bias, the art of stealing and more…
This week on curious bends we have a story about learning the English language, one of the world’s most clever thieves, one of our human follies that allows us to progress, the joys of a start-up and the power of … Continue reading
Posted in Curious Bends
Tagged bodybrowser, English, language, mobile phones, optimism, rationality, startup, stealing, thief
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Introducing Curious Bends
This blog is nearing its 5th anniversary and I am tremendously grateful for the platform it has given me to share my ideas. It would not have been half the fun had I not the pleasure of you readers. As … Continue reading
Posted in Curious Bends
Tagged child abuse, economy, education, English, ethics, google, rationality, religion, Science, social media, startup
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