The Future of Reasoning Reason and logic are struggling

video playerThe Future of Reasoning | Michael Stevens (Lottocracy) Posts where this video is embedded The Allure of Simple Stories We tend to readily accept uncomplicated narratives without verification The Impact of Cognitive Biases in Conversation Cognitive biases can lead to flawed or irrational conclusions in a conversationBooks: Michael Stevens, Dan Sperber, Hugo MercierThe Future of Reasoning … Continue reading The Future of Reasoning Reason and logic are struggling

Why Do Humans Reason? Arguments for an Argumentative Theory Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber (2010)

Abstract Reasoning is generally seen as a means to improve knowledge and make better decisions. However, much evidence shows that reasoning often leads to epistemic distortions and poor decisions. This suggests that the function of reasoning should be rethought. Our hypothesis is that the function of reasoning is argumentative. It is to devise and evaluate … Continue reading Why Do Humans Reason? Arguments for an Argumentative Theory Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber (2010)

The Impact of Cognitive Biases in Conversation Cognitive biases can lead to flawed or irrational conclusions in a conversation

Three Questions for Meaningful Conversations The Perils of Binary Bias ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Cognitive biases affect how we interpret and respond to conversation and reason together, potentially leading to flawed or irrational conclusions, but there are ways to mitigate their impact. Introduction Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts or tendencies that … Continue reading The Impact of Cognitive Biases in Conversation Cognitive biases can lead to flawed or irrational conclusions in a conversation

The Allure of Simple Stories We tend to readily accept uncomplicated narratives without verification

Trust & Belief Formation Our Tribal Nature Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Many false beliefs feel convincing because they rest upon simple, appealing stories. We tend to readily accept uncomplicated narratives without verification. What drives this habit, and how do we overcome it? Why do we accept simple stories? Several intertwined factors make … Continue reading The Allure of Simple Stories We tend to readily accept uncomplicated narratives without verification