Overconfidence Can Blindside Science and Society Alike. Here's How Not to Get Fooled
The tale of how the "backfire effect" ultimately, itself, backfired, and the "problem" with scientists.
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The tale of how the "backfire effect" ultimately, itself, backfired, and the "problem" with scientists.
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