Tag: Truth
It’s a bad idea for journalists to censor Trump – instead,...
David Cuillier, University of Arizona
In times of mortal strife, humans crave information more than ever, and it’s journalists’ responsibility to deliver it.
But what if...
Don’t let your vote get stolen – 5 essential reads about...
Jeff Inglis, The Conversation
As the 2020 election season heats up, there will be a massive number of people competing for your vote. Only some...
‘Always sticking to your convictions’ sounds like a good thing –...
Michael Patrick Lynch, University of Connecticut
There is nothing wrong with strong opinions. They are healthy in a democracy – an apathetic electorate is an...
Yes, there is a war between science and religion
Jerry Coyne, University of Chicago
As the West becomes more and more secular, and the discoveries of evolutionary biology and cosmology shrink the boundaries of...
Is a polygraph a reliable lie detector?
Jessica Gabel Cino, Georgia State University
Attorneys for Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who’s accused Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, released...
Why you stink at fact-checking
Lisa Fazio, Vanderbilt University
Here’s a quick quiz for you:
In the biblical story, what was Jonah swallowed by?
How many animals of each kind did Moses...
Got a boss who denies reality? A behavioral scientist’s guide to...
Gleb Tsipursky, The Ohio State University
‘Tis the season for holiday parties at the office.
While they’re great for building workplace camaraderie and team spirit,...
Seeking truth among ‘alternative facts’
Peter Neal Peregrine, Lawrence University
Part of what I do as an archaeologist is judge between competing claims to truth. Indeed, you could say this...