Do You Want to Believe?


	Do You Want to Believe?

einbar

8-1-2009 12:58 AM

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einbar says:

New research indicates that in situations in which a person is not in control, they're more likely to spot patterns where none exist, see illusions, and believe in conspiracy theories

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8-1-2009 5:54 PM

kelsoweikal

it seems to me this is what a lot of religion comes down to ... some sort of superstitious need for control. at least i've experienced it first hand and witnessed it. not to say there aren't good things about religion...

11-19-2009 12:17 PM

Jorjor

That goes a long way to explaining 2012.

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