Interesting article....do you infer or rationalize the beliefs that you hold? Are you capable of letting go of them when the evidence no longer supports them?
http://phys.org/news/2014-01-wrong.html
Inferring vs. Rationalization
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Re: Inferring vs. Rationalization
I'd tell you that I infer, but I'd just be rationalizing. ;-)
That article reminds me of the intro to my old Latin textbook, which explained that we see the world through the lens of language that we speak. It's true, and it's a fascinating concept.
That article reminds me of the intro to my old Latin textbook, which explained that we see the world through the lens of language that we speak. It's true, and it's a fascinating concept.
No money in our jackets and our jeans are torn/
your hands are cold but your lips are warm _ . /
your hands are cold but your lips are warm _ . /
Re: Inferring vs. Rationalization
I just saw this on Twitter:
[quote=Albert Einstein]It is harder to crack a prejudice than an atom. - Albert Einstein[/quote]
Here's another one:
[quote=Albert Einstein]The measure of intelligence is the ability to change. - Albert Einstein[/quote]
[quote=Albert Einstein]It is harder to crack a prejudice than an atom. - Albert Einstein[/quote]
Here's another one:
[quote=Albert Einstein]The measure of intelligence is the ability to change. - Albert Einstein[/quote]
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