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.

Misinformation: What’s a Person to Believe?

Misinformation is false information that is created and spread regardless of an intent to harm or deceive.

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.