Why We Cling to Beliefs
Uncover why we defend our beliefs even when evidence contradicts them. Leading psychologists reveal how group identity, motivated reasoning, and cognitive biases make us cling to ideas that feel true rather than seeking actual truth.
What You'll Master
Understand confirmation bias and motivated reasoning that distort our thinking
Learn how the brain selectively processes information to protect existing beliefs, filtering out contradictory evidence and amplifying confirming data.
Discover how group membership shapes what we believe to be true
Explore how political, religious, and social identities influence our perception of facts, making belief more about belonging than evidence.
Master the psychological mechanisms behind conspiracy theories and misinformation
Learn why intelligent people fall for false narratives and how social proof, emotional reasoning, and pattern-seeking create belief in unfounded ideas.
Develop intellectual humility and openness to changing your mind
Build mental habits that prioritize truth-seeking over being right, including techniques for updating beliefs when presented with new evidence.
Navigate disagreements and polarization with greater wisdom
Apply insights about belief formation to communicate across ideological divides and reduce the tribal thinking that fuels political and social conflict.
Your Belief Examination Journey
1. Discover How Beliefs Really Form and Persist
Explore the psychological research showing that beliefs are more about social identity and emotional needs than rational evaluation of evidence.
2. Identify Your Own Cognitive Biases and Blind Spots
Learn to recognize when your group loyalties, emotional attachments, and motivated reasoning are influencing your interpretation of information.
3. Build Intellectual Humility and Truth-Seeking Skills
Develop practices for updating beliefs based on evidence, engaging constructively with disagreement, and maintaining curiosity over certainty.
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