Archive - Openly Fallible

On Tragedy Math

The Strange Arithmetic of Compassion

Mar 14 •

January 2025

Conspiracy Theories are for Opportunists

What happens when the anti-establishment becomes the establishment?

Jan 27 •

June 2024

"Well, who's the underdog?"

On how cheering for the powerless can lead to expressions of hate toward the powerful.

Jun 30, 2024 •

August 2023

Conspiracism as Serious Play

Review of Conspiracy Theories as Serious Play by Neil Levy

Aug 19, 2023 •

July 2023

Rituals and Magical Beliefs in Children

Cultures are defined by their rituals.

Jul 21, 2023 •

June 2023

Different Strokes for Different Folks: Article Review of The Psychological and Political Correlates of Conspiracy Beliefs

Conspiracy beliefs are more common than you might expect - about 50% of Americans hold one or more of them.

Jun 30, 2023 •

Article Review: "Countering Conspiracy Theory Beliefs: Understanding the conjunction fallacy and considering disconfirming evidence"

Conspiracy theories are quickly becoming one of the most studied forms of unfounded beliefs.

Jun 24, 2023 •

May 2023

The Paradoxical Nature of Negative Emotions

Click here for the audio version of this post

May 17, 2023 •

The Paradoxical Nature of Negative Emotions [Audio]

When was the last time you were overcome with jealousy?

May 17, 2023 •

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April 2023

March 2023

Meaning, Purpose, and Pain

On the use of teleological explanations to make sense of suffering

Mar 16, 2023 •

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