Resisting Simple Narratives The allure of simple stories

Many of our false beliefs seem convincing because they rely on simple, appealing stories. My friend David Creelman recently highlighted to me the tendency we have to readily accept straightforward narratives without verification.

In a post in my blook, The Allure of Simple Stories, I explore what drives this habit and possible ways to overcome this propensity.

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