Why we stick to false beliefs: Feedback trumps hard evidence

[Patrick]

@swamidass

What ever the case, I think we can both agree that its not because:

Patrick:

“If you use a crazy theory to make a correct prediction a couple of times, you can get stuck in that belief and may not be as interested in gathering more information,”

I also think fear has something to do with it. You go along with the crowd or your childhood beliefs or with what is comfortable to you. You are afraid to search within and cause yourself pain.