Cognitive biases and brain biology help explain why facts don’t change minds
Here are some reasons for the natural human tendency to avoid or reject new information that runs counter to what you already know – and some tips on how to do better.
Keith M. Bellizzi, Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut •
conversation
Aug. 11, 2022 • ~8 min
Aug. 11, 2022 • ~8 min
How America’s ageism hurts, shortens lives of elderly
Becca Levy ‘92, Ph.D. ’95 examines hidden stereotypes of aging, their insidious effects in an excerpt from her new book, “Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long & Well You Live.”
Harvard Gazette •
harvard
Aug. 10, 2022 • ~12 min
Aug. 10, 2022 • ~12 min
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