Study debunks long-held myth probably arising from the confirmation bias.
The fact that intelligent people continue to believe in things like this is at least partly down to the ‘confirmation bias‘.
It arises because people search for information that confirms their view of the world and ignore what doesn’t fit.
People do it automatically, usually without realising.
It’s easier to see evidence for a pet theory than imagining a new picture.
It also helps people view themselves as accurate, right-thinking, consistent people who know what’s what.
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