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CDZ An expert on human blind spots gives advice on how to think
An interesting premise... How to fight the Dunning-Kruger effect, explained by psychologist David Dunning. By Brian [email protected][email protected] Jan 31, 2019, 12:50pm EST David Dunning, a psychology professor at the University of Michigan, has devoted much of his career to studying the...- NewsVine_Mariyam
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- dunning-kruger effect psychology university of michigan
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- Forum: Clean Debate Zone
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The bad news on human nature, in 10 findings from psychology
So there is science that supports the assholeness of some people? Christian Jarrett is a cognitive neuroscientist turned science writer, whose work has appeared in New Scientist, The Guardian and Psychology Today, among others. He is editor of the Research Digest blog published by the British...- NewsVine_Mariyam
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- christian jarrett karma psychology schadenfreude
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- Forum: Current Events
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How "human nature" affects our political views
Human nature is often cited as justification for political views. All along the political spectrum, the belief that human nature is characterized by a tendency toward selfishness and immorality is prevalent. In fact, it’s often presented as the primary reason why government is necessary at all...- Brian Blackwell
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- consciousness human nature mind control politcs psychology
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- Forum: Politics
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How emotion affects our political views
What is emotion? Have you ever heard a definitive answer to this question? Chemical reactions... well, yes, but what purpose does it serve? Fight or flight, human bonding for procreation... ok, but obviously it's more nuanced and influential than that. I'd like to submit an idea for your...- Brian Blackwell
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- anger divide & conquer emotional intelligence fear hate love psychology
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- Forum: Politics
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Polyamorous Psychologists
The shrinks and mental health professionals are catering to some strange desires, namely polyamory, bigamy, and the like. PolyProfessionals: Finding Polyamorous Assistance Time to Update Our Definition of a Sinner I am curious if there is a Muslim connection to this in that a Muslim man is...- justinacolmena
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- counseling france immigrant islam medication migrant muslim psychology shari`a therapy
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- Forum: Health and Lifestyle
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Most important SCIENCE (TODAY BY FAR): what is it? Answer here
From May 2009, updated Feb 2017, reflecting changes in wikipedia's science page since that time. They include this, since 2014: appropriately (considering this article's title) renumbering section #2 to #1. Most important SCIENCE (TODAY BY FAR): what is it? Answer here. Don't be mislead by the...- LastProphet
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- Forum: Science and Technology
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The psychological appeal of Trump
Donald Trump had some clear advantages during the election campaign -
Should Trump and Clinton volunteer to take standardized psychological & neurological tests?
Wouldn't psychological and neurological testing of the candidates give voters a better picture of who they actually are, rather than witnessing them trading barbs and insults in their interviews, speeches, and Twitter posts? Some tests evaluate one's problem-solving ability and one's ability to...- Bill Angel
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- clinton election psychology trump
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- Forum: Politics
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Let's rape each other a little.
There is such a thing as assault, and that results in prison sentences usually, if the assault is conducted outside school property. But how is rape different from assault? After all, both assault victims and rape victims have their bodies fully recovered in a few days, discounting permanent...- anotherlife
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- assault psychology rape sex education
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- Forum: Law and Justice System
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Affiliation Pride & the Gang Mentality
Affiliation pride can be liken to how gangs justify their behavior in accepting bad from within that gang as long as they are affiliated, while denying good from outside if it's outside that affiliation and especially if it's a rival or competing gang. Then gang mentalty validates the poor...- HaShev
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- affiliation pride gang mentality group behavior human ego psychology social science sociology
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- Forum: Religion and Ethics