2020.12.02 09:39
The science behind why people refuse to believe in science
https://www.mic.com/p/your-brains-built-in-biases-insulate-your-beliefs-from-contradictory-fact-47222239
2020.12.02 10:01
2020.12.02 18:20
It ceratainly is interesting analysis I agree but isn't it a human nature? Indeed, I have been accused all along with such biased (?) prejudice by wife! Indeed I do admit I have a full of biases much worse than any others but at least I try to correct it if I should get aware of!
Yes, for example, I unconsciously try NOT to read any Korean stuff on the paper or listen on the TV or radio for no reason and my wife is so irriated - I turn off or change to other station to irritate my wife but I can't help!- with my irrational behavior. Indeed, I even refuse to read the article on 시계탑 or 서울대신문 despite my wife picks some good one for me to force me to read.
Why? I guess my biased prejudice, I can't help but keep it.
Any suggestion?
BB Lee
2020.12.02 19:55
Since you asked for suggestions, I will say a few things for you to think about.
First of all, it's been said by many that it is unrealistic and may be downright impossible
for anyone over age 70, not to mention 80, to change his or her attitude or old habits.
In spite of this reality, I believe you may have a slim hope in my opinion,
only because you, as a physician, have the combination of the superior intelligence and insight
that will automatically allow you to have a self-examination which automatically makes you
realize that all you need to do is to bring up a little courage to listen to
Mrs. just to make her happy, which will make you happy.
One of my standard advice to my elderly male patients in general used to be just that, i.e.
"If you want to live a little longer, all you have to do is to try to listen to your wife's advice."
I do know, however, that all of us husbands do our darndest best to try to listen to our ladies
although the results vary widely depending upon how much courage we can generate to
correct or lighten our peccadilloes, biases or prejudices or
whatever baggages we've been carrying all these years.
2020.12.03 09:10
Good advice, doc!
Very logical and reasonable but hard to follow like the teaching the 'old dog a new trick'!
As said by my high school chum, such attempt in our age will rather 'break than bend'---- poor excuse?
But certainly worthy to try.
Thanks,
BB
2020.12.02 22:25
If you follow 3 women in your life, you will not lose your way;
your mother, your wife and the lady in your GPS.
2020.12.03 07:33
I love it, Dr. Ohn.
What a concise, practical advice!
Although my mother deceased long, long ago,
I must admit she remains a shining, guiding light every day.
This psychology professor's psychoanalysis is very helpful
in understanding the behavior of so many Americans who suffer
from their biases and lives of unbelief in science and truths
and spend their entire lives living in a "belief bubble".