fromPsychology Today2 days agoRelationshipsThe Survival of the Unfit Is No Evolutionary RiddleFalse beliefs may offer adaptive benefits, enabling survival despite their inaccuracies.
PsychologyfromPsychology Today2 months agoWhy Do People Believe Things That Aren't True?False beliefs arise from human nature, not necessarily from a lack of intelligence or knowledge.Mistrust and motivated reasoning significantly contribute to the maintenance of false beliefs.