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Maria KonnikovaandJonah Lehrereach explore the question of why people often find it so difficult to accept facts that contradict their beliefs and identity. Konnikovafocuses on how ideology and self-perception guide our ability to accept new information; Lehrerdiscusses the role played by the brain, as well as that played by how scientists communicate with each other.

Discussion where you look at one of the studies Konnikovadiscusses, and one of the examples that Lehrerprovides. Why does each author say that humans are resistant to facts that challenge their preconceived notions? (Use quotes!)

What does each author say, specifically, that you found especially surprising, convincing, or troubling? What advice appears in these articles about how each of us can overcome our own biases -- and let's face it, we all have our biases? What advice does each author give about how we might convince others to see things differently? In your opinion, is this advice sound?

Link the article:

- Maria Konnikova, "I Don't Want to Be Right": https://www.newyorker.com/science/maria-konnikova/i-dont-want-to-be-right

- Jonah Lehrer, "Accept Defeat: The Neuroscience of Screwing Up": https://www.wired.com/2009/12/fail-accept-defeat/