The science of metacognition studies how the mind can understand and control its own processes. Written by Brendan Conway-Smith, Carleton University Republished with permission from TheConversation.com In these times of virtual meet-ups, negative news overload and widespread uncertainty, it’s fair to say it has been a tough time for our brains. If you’ve been feeling mentally subpar, you may…
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Opinion: To think or not to think? Should you really think for yourself or should you trust the experts?
Thinking for yourself is often touted as a virtue, but is it always appropriate? After all, in the grand scheme of things, there's a boundless universe of knowledge which can theoretically be acquired, and we ourselves each possess but a thin sliver of all that is knowable. The more facts and data we have to assist us in our decision…
