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The myth that vaccines cause autism has persisted, even though the facts paint an entirely different story.

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Facts Aren't Enough: The Psychology Of False Beliefs

5:01pm May 09, 2019

Sometimes, when we believe something, no amount of data can change our minds. This week, why we cling to our beliefs — even when they're wrong.

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New research shows that apes might have more in common with us than we thought, says Alva Noe.

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Apes May Be More Like Us Than We Thought

9:25am October 14, 2016

by Alva Noë

Blogger Alva Noë looks at new research showing apes understand what we think: They are able to differentiate how someone thinks something to be from how it actually is.