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Psychology December 16, 2024

Stop and think: An undervalued approach in a world that short-circuits thoughtful political judgment

by Robert B. Talisse, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When’s the last time you saw a pundit pause? When President Joe Biden pardoned…

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Psychology March 13, 2024

The curious joy of being wrong – intellectual humility means being open to new information and willing to change your mind

by Daryl Van Tongeren, Hope College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Mark Twain apocryphally said, “I’m in favor of progress; it’s change I don’t like.”…

Ethics February 18, 2023

Bad beliefs: Misinformation is factually wrong – but is it ethically wrong, too?

by Lawrence Torcello, Rochester Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The impact of disinformation and misinformation has become impossible to ignore. Whether it…

Weather January 18, 2025

Arctic air mass to hit Georgia early next week; more winter storms possible

An Arctic air mass is expected to hit Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia early next week, bringing wind chills in the single digits or teens…

Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…

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critical thinking

Stop and think: An undervalued approach in a world that short-circuits thoughtful political judgment

The curious joy of being wrong – intellectual humility means being open to new information and willing to change your mind

Bad beliefs: Misinformation is factually wrong – but is it ethically wrong, too?