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Human brains are part logic part emotion. We have additional attributes in comparison to a computer which can stray us away from logical thought. Our higher cortex, the most computer like part of us is attached to lower parts of the brain which have many animalistic tendencies. | Human brains are part logic part emotion. We have additional attributes in comparison to a computer which can stray us away from logical thought. Our higher cortex, the most computer like part of us is attached to lower parts of the brain which have many animalistic tendencies. | ||
It is possible to rewire this functionality however, due to varying levels of [[neuroplasticity]] amongst us, for some it is extremely difficult to overwrite pre existing thought patterns. This is especially true when the ideas and emotions are long standing and have become anchored to our sense of self. Our ego creates [[cognitive dissonance]] when this occurs as a new idea is seen as a threat to its stature. As such, many newly discovered scientific facts are overlooked and people retain logical fallacies. | It is possible to rewire this functionality however, due to varying levels of [[neuroplasticity]] amongst us, for some it is extremely difficult to overwrite pre existing thought patterns. This is especially true when the ideas and emotions are long standing and have become anchored to our sense of self. Our ego creates [[cognitive dissonance]] when this occurs as a new idea is seen as a threat to its stature. As such, many newly discovered scientific facts are overlooked and people retain and perpetuate logical fallacies. Below is a collection of the most popular logical fallacies, which perpetuates the continuation of business as usual. | ||
Below is a collection of the most popular logical fallacies, which perpetuates the continuation of business as usual. | |||
== '''"We will innovate out of the crisis."''' == | == '''"We will innovate out of the crisis."''' == | ||