We only consider scientists to be experts when their argument is in line with our own previously held beliefs. Christie Nicholson reports

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Scientific American Podcast: 60-Second Mind Folgen
Tune in every Saturday for quick commentary on the latest news in behavior and brain research—it'll just take a minute
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Folge vom 18.09.2010We Only Trust Experts If They Agree with Us
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Folge vom 12.09.2010Mind-Reading Tools Go CommercialThe tools used by the commercial industry to detect our thoughts and brain states are very different, and somewhat limited, compared with those used in the research lab. Christie Nicholson reports
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Folge vom 04.09.2010It's Very Tough to Tell Just How Drunk Someone IsA recent review of studies on intoxication has determined that we are very bad at determining just how drunk someone is. Christie Nicholson reports
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Folge vom 28.08.2010Generation X Loyaler to Religion Than Previous GenerationA recent survey analysis reveals that gen-Xers are more likely than baby boomers to remain loyal to religion. Christie Nicholson reports