key term - Obvious Falsehoods

Definition

Obvious falsehoods refer to statements or information that are clearly untrue or inaccurate. They can be easily proven false based on available evidence or logical reasoning.

Related terms

Cognitive Biases:

Cognitive biases are systematic patterns of thinking that lead us to deviate from objective rationality and affect our judgment and decision-making processes.

Confirmation Bias:

Confirmation bias is our tendency to favor information that confirms our preexisting beliefs while disregarding contrary evidence.

Critical Thinking: Critical thinking involves objectively analyzing and evaluating information by considering multiple perspectives and evidence before forming conclusions.