For more than two millennia philosophers and psychologists have discovered and rediscovered a prevailing psychological truth: Intuition and fiercely held beliefs often guide us more than the facts.

The findings suggest that, contrary to popular belief, people are open to learning facts that challenge their beliefs and that accurate information can promote a healthier discourse. [Hebrew Unive ...

"Personal beliefs gradually gained in importance and were increasingly presented separately from scientific facts." More information: Segun T. Aroyehun et al, Computational analysis of US ...