Barack Obama
The Psychology of Authenticity
May/01/2011 18:08 Filed in: Current Events
Do you believe in Antarctica? Probably. But what kind of a stupid question is that? Antarctica isn’t a matter of belief. Its existence is fact. You might even be willing to wager large sums of money that this massive piece of land isn’t merely a figment of collective imagination. But unless you are an intrepid explorer, chances are you’ve never laid eyes upon the thing. How are you so sure it’s real? Photographs, videos, and middle school geography teachers played a role most likely, but what are the means of verifying their legitimacy? Where does your confidence come from? Read More...
