In this episode, we learn why personal testimony is universally regarded as the weakest form of evidence. Yet despite this fact, personal testimonies are heavily emphasized among religious circles anyway. That says a lot about the value of truth among religious circles, doesn't it?
Showing posts with label Part 4: Misinformation Effect. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Part 4: Misinformation Effect. Show all posts
Saturday, 4 January 2014
Psychology of Belief, Part 4: Misinformation Effect
In this episode, we learn why personal testimony is universally regarded as the weakest form of evidence. Yet despite this fact, personal testimonies are heavily emphasized among religious circles anyway. That says a lot about the value of truth among religious circles, doesn't it?
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