“Questioning our own motives, and our own process, is critical to a skeptical and scientific outlook. We must realize that the default mode of human psychology is to grab onto comforting beliefs for purely emotional reasons, and then justify those beliefs to ourselves with post-hoc rationalizations.”
Quote by Steven Novella
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Steven Novella
Steven Novella is a neurologist and an advocate for science-based medicine. Born on July 29, 1964, he is known for his work in promoting critical thinking and evidence-based practice in healthcare. Novella has contributed significantly to the public understanding of science and skepticism. more
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