Monday, November 14, 2011

Cognitive Dissidents

New word, thanks to Barry Ritholz

A cognitive dissident is a person who refuses to change their beliefs despite overwhelming evidence that they are wrong.

someone who has a fervent belief based not on evidence or reason or data or logic. Do not waste your time convincing them the earth is not flat; their cognitive facilities simply will not allow them to recognize the world is round.

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