A growing minority believes it’s a mistake to tie so many mathematical formulas to the famed 3.14... value. Another value, ...

And when people are convinced that they know a secret, world-shaking truth, they are willing to wait a long time for ...

Certainty is emotionally alluring and intellectually dangerous. It "dumbs" us down and weakens our ability to think for ...

Islam turned away from the natural philosophers for a valid religious reason. The triumphant Ashari school believed that the ...

Surveys may overestimate belief in conspiracy theories because of trolls and jokers – but genuine believers can still cause ...

Elements of the right and the left are united in the baseless belief that two attempts on Donald Trump's life were staged.

A new study suggests AI chatbots may do more than spread misinformation — they can actively strengthen a user’s false beliefs. Because conversational AI often validates and builds on what users say, ...

These myths, misconceptions, and inaccuracies have been passed down through the ages. It's time to put an end to them.

Not long ago, I was stuck. Not in traffic or a line—but in a moment of mental fog. I couldn’t think through a decision. I couldn’t feel what I felt. Then a song popped into my head. Not one I had ...