“What you see is what you get.” Unfortunately, that often may not be the case, and you would be wise to look beyond appearances.
Tag: false beliefs
How Solid is the Truthfulness of Your Beliefs?
Being successful in your career can be greatly compromised if the larger society cannot safeguard the integrity of its public discourse.
Can You Believe What You Believe?
How confident are you about the validity of many of your beliefs?
Hope and Self-deception
No one likes to be deceived, especially by ourselves.
Discerning Truth and Value
In today’s world of disinformation and fake news it is more crucial than ever to be able to discern fact from fiction and right from wrong.
When What You Think You Know Just Ain’t So
Sometimes we have false beliefs due to things like misinformation and fake news. But sometimes it’s due to our fears and closed-mindedness.
Seeing What You Want to See
Beware of allowing yourself to fall under the undue influence of rationalization. Rationalizing can undermine the integrity of our beliefs. We come to believe what we want to believe because it suits our emotional interests and needs, and not because of its truth value.
The Challenge of Having an Open Mind
An open mind prevents self-deception and willful ignorance. It’s a willingness to admit mistakes, look at new ideas and to change your mind when you learn new information.
Misinformation: What’s a Person to Believe?
Misinformation refers to false or inaccurate information, and it represents a real threat to the formation of beliefs that are grounded in truth and sound values.