Archive - Openly Fallible

Why We Underestimate Animal Minds

On the unequal consideration of nonhuman animals

Jan 14, 2023 •

Pessimism and Credibility

Are pessimists more intelligent? If not, why do they seem that way?

Apr 8, 2022 •

Gurus and The Science of Bullshit

On the use, receptivity, and detection of bullshit

Apr 21, 2022 •

Are We Too Gullible or Too Skeptical?

Spinoza, Truth-Default Theory, and Epistemic Vigilance

Apr 28, 2022 •

You Are Not Free, But Who Cares?

On the paradox of free will

Apr 4, 2023 •

Knowledge and Confidence

Why does our confidence so often exceed our competence? And what can we do about it?

Mar 23, 2022 •

How COVID Brought Out the Worst in Us

COVID conspiracy theories, misinformation, and polarization.

Sep 1, 2022 •

The Paradoxical Nature of Negative Emotions

Click here for the audio version of this post

May 17, 2023 •

On the Allure of Conspiracy Theories

For every complex problem, there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong.

Jun 3, 2022 •

Meaning, Purpose, and Pain

On the use of teleological explanations to make sense of suffering

Mar 16, 2023 •

We Were Wrong about Conspiracy Theorists

They aren't as prone to double-think as we once thought.

Apr 19, 2023 •

Conspiracy Theories are Not Beliefs - At Least Not Anymore.

Classical vs. new conspiracism and conspiracy intuitions

Feb 12, 2023 •

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