Re:[tips] When Belief Trumps Facts

2011-05-01 Thread Allen Esterson
On 30 April 2011 Mike Palij wrote: As teachers, researchers, and psychologists, we need to focus on the use of facts, valid modes of argumentation, and critical analysis even if powerful forces in society avoid their use. http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/29/dont-stop-believing/?nl=

Re:[tips] When Belief Trumps Facts

2011-05-01 Thread Jim Clark
Hi Although some people, probably further down the food chain, undoubtedly believe that Obama was not born in the USA, it appears equally likely that many of the proponents of this view probably do not believe it (i.e., think it is true). What they believe is that promoting this false view will

[tips] Random Thought: My Ten Rules

2011-05-01 Thread Louis Schmier
Bear with me, I need you all to share. I was creating too much deafening noise within myself. I was racing along as if life was an interstate highway, blurring everything around me. I've been doing that these last few days what with be a tad more than concerned about loving Susan's

Re: Re:[tips] When Belief Trumps Facts

2011-05-01 Thread michael sylvester
See if we can explain this one: in a recent research it was pointed out that taking vitamin supplements had no noticeable effect when compared to those taking a placebo. So why do people take them? Michael omnicentric Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- You are currently subscribed to tips

[tips] JAZZ FOR TIPSTERS(ROMANIA)

2011-05-01 Thread michael sylvester
Once a month we post a video that's not jazz. The last two months it's been a clip from the world of opera. This month, we leave the concert hall and go down home. Video: http://www.jazzonthetube.com/page/860.html - Lester Perkins Jazz on the Tube P.S. Please share Jazz on the Tube with

Re:[tips] When Belief Trumps Facts

2011-05-01 Thread Jeffry Ricker
Jim Clark wrote: Both liberals and conservatives are capable of such actions, It's been a long time since I've subscribed to TIPS. But I kinda' missed everyone here, so I decided recently to re-subscribe. Jim Clark's claim quoted above is what one would expect based on the ubiquity of the

Re:[tips] When Belief Trumps Facts

2011-05-01 Thread Jeffry Ricker
Jeffry Ricker wrote: Both liberals and conservatives are capable of such actions, And by the way, I realize that Jim was not referring to the selective use of information underlying the confirmation bias. I quoted his claim simply because it goes beyond attempts to propagandize; and, if truth

[tips] Thorndike's cat

2011-05-01 Thread Michael Britt
Oh boy. I have really GOT to get a life: http://youtu.be/HzQbgotOHV0 Michael A. Britt, Ph.D. mich...@thepsychfiles.com http://www.ThePsychFiles.com Twitter: mbritt --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@jab.org. To unsubscribe click here: