Posts Tagged ‘cognitive entrenchment’
Could I be wrong? Exploring research on cognitive bias, curiosity, intellectual humility, and lifelong learning
A few years ago, I asked a sample of adults to think about all of the disagreements that they have with other people, from minor disagreements about relatively unimportant issues to major disagreements about important matters. Then, I asked them to estimate the percentage of disagreements they have with other people in which they are…
Read MoreTo prevent “cognitive entrenchment,” think like a scientist and be wrong often
In a rapidly changing world, it’s important to be able to adapt and change rather than stubbornly adhering to old ideas and opinions. This was one of the lessons of 2020, a year that forced us to question many of our assumptions about what behaviors are safe, how work and school can be conducted, and…
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