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The Just-World Fallacy
The Misconception: People who are losing at the game of life must have done something to deserve it. The Truth: The beneficiaries of good fortune often do nothing to earn it, and bad people often g…
David McRaney
What have scientists learned about the social infrastructure of megachurches that not only explains their growth but also their resilience, and how can we apply what we’ve learned to institutions that are not megachurches? Political scientist Hahrie Han joins us to explain why belonging is more important than belief…
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Survivorship Bias
The Misconception: You should focus on the successful if you wish to become successful. The Truth: When failure becomes invisible, the difference between failure and success may also become invisib…
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The Backfire Effect
The Misconception: When your beliefs are challenged with facts, you alter your opinions and incorporate the new information into your thinking. The Truth: When your deepest convictions are challeng…