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'''A computer is a machine founded in logic. When faced with two competing ideas it simply weighs up which idea has the most evidence from the best sources and then accepts the more proven over the lesser proven. Unfortunately, a human's brain is not so simple.''' | '''A computer is a machine founded in logic. When faced with two competing ideas it simply weighs up which idea has the most evidence from the best sources and then accepts the more proven over the lesser proven. Unfortunately, a human's brain is not so simple.''' | ||
Human brains are part logic part emotion. We have additional attributes in comparison to a computer which can stray us away from logical | Human brains are part logic part emotion. We have additional attributes in comparison to a computer which can stray us away from logical conclusions. 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. | 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. When this occurs our ego can create [[cognitive dissonance]] 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 in regards to the [[ecological crisis]]: | ||
== '''"We will innovate out of the crisis."''' == | == '''"We will innovate out of the crisis."''' == | ||