I listened to this rather fine little podcast from the BBC the other day and, I can't think why {:lol:}, it reminded me of the Study here at Matial Talk ...
[h=3]http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/analysis
Political Prejudice 17 Sep 2012[/h]Mon, 17 Sep 12
How politically rational are you? What are your views on global warming, nanotechnology or the value of IQ tests - and are they based on scientific evidence or cognitive bias? Michael Blastland talks to top international thinkers including Dan Kahan and Jonathan Haidt about our remarkable ability not to let the facts get in the way of deeply held belief.
[h=3]http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/analysis
Political Prejudice 17 Sep 2012[/h]Mon, 17 Sep 12
How politically rational are you? What are your views on global warming, nanotechnology or the value of IQ tests - and are they based on scientific evidence or cognitive bias? Michael Blastland talks to top international thinkers including Dan Kahan and Jonathan Haidt about our remarkable ability not to let the facts get in the way of deeply held belief.
