Will the Mueller Report Change Anyone’s Mind?
Political psychologists weigh in on whether people's views will change, and how entrenched our partisan identities are.
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Confirmation Bias
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An Echo Chamber on Both Sides of the Salt Debate
A new analysis finds mixed evidence that salt is bad for you—and, more importantly, that the two sides in the debate aren't talking to each other.
Two of Los Angeles’ Biggest Wrongful Conviction Cases Exemplify the Justice System’s Biggest Errors
Together, the exonerated men have spent 60 years in prison.
Changing Anti-Vaxxers’ Minds
Despite research suggesting it would backfire, a new study finds that stories and images of sick children can change minds about the need to vaccinate.
Give It a Rest, Fogerty
Enough with studies blaming the moon for our behavior, one University of California-Los Angeles astronomer pleads.
How Does Bias Affect Forensics Experts?
A new study suggests forensic anthropologists are biased by external information when performing visual examinations.
Typeface Value: Odd Fonts Reduce Bias
Reading about an issue in a difficult-to-decipher font forces us to slow down and actually consider a writer’s arguments, rather than dismissing them instantaneously.
‘Just Do It!’ Culture Feeds Confirmation Bias
New research finds people primed to think in terms of action are more certain of their opinions and less likely to seek out dissenting views.
Why bin Laden Death Photos Won’t Change Minds
Whether it’s Osama’s death throes or Obama’s birthplace, a wealth of academic research shows that people believe today what they believed yesterday — even increasingly outlandish conspiracy theories.
Justifying What You Know Can’t Be True
Researchers looking at al-Qaeda and Saddam Hussein explore why it is that people often steadfastly believe something even when they've been shown it ain't so.