Why We Believe Lies, Even When We Learn the Truth

Newsweek by Sharon Begley | Aug. 26, 2009 (Opinion)

The same skewed thinking that supports a Saddam-9/11 link explains the power of health-care myths. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Politics, Media, Health
Topics: Iraq, Media and Politics, Health Care
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Aug 25, 2009 - 4:22 PM PDT
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 by Candice Eljoy - Aug. 26, 2009

Yes. It explains why people behave the way they do. Understanding behavior is the first step towards reconciliation.

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