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- 'We conclude' or 'I believe'? Rationality declined decades ago https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/940009 49 comments
- 'We conclude' or 'I believe?' Study finds rationality declined decades ago https://phys.org/news/2022-01-rationality-declined-decades.html 70 comments
- [Pompey] Tobias Harris' tenure with the 76ers is expected to end once their postseason run concludes. Several NBA executives believe there’s a chance he’ll land with the Detroit Pistons in free agency. https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-tobias-harris-nba-playoffs-new-york-knicks-20240419.html?int_promo= 488 comments nba
- Barry Marshall concluded that Helicobacter pylori bacteria caused stomach ulcers, but no one believed him. Since it was illegal to test his theory on humans, he drank the bacteria himself and developed ulcers within days. He treated them with antibiotics and we on to win a Nobel prize in 2005. https://asm.org/podcasts/mtm/episodes/the-self-experimentation-of-barry-marshall-mtm-144 5 comments science
- New brain learning mechanism concludes learning is mainly performed by neural dendrite trees as opposed to modifying solely through the strength of the synapses, as previously believed https://youtu.be/kG7ZH1VdnnY?t=422 5 comments cogsci
- 'We conclude' or 'I believe' - Rationality declined decades ago: The use of rationality related words has been on the rise since 1850, but started an accelerating decline around 1980. This is concluded by research published recently https://www.wur.nl/en/news-wur/Show/We-conclude-or-I-believe-Rationality-declined-decades-ago.htm 9 comments science
- [The Athletic] Ben Simmons has concluded that he's done playing with Joel Embiid, sources tell @sam_amick. While it's not personal, Simmons believes that playing around Embiid’s style isn’t conducive to the way he needs to play. https://twitter.com/theathletic/status/1442837336958590977?s=21 2309 comments nba
- [Mirko Di Natale] The Man City sources I’ve spoken to believe they will reach the figure requested by Juve. Only this way will it be possible to conclude the negotiation. https://twitter.com/_Morik92_/status/1430986737174601732?s=20 9 comments soccer
- A University of Iceland study in 2007 concluded that 62% of Icelanders believe elves could be more than a fairy tale https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20181217-the-elusive-hidden-people-of-iceland 5 comments europe
- Study shows that we believe more in machines than in ourselves The research concludes the opposite of the usual comments on social networks, which generally express distrust and fear of artificial intelligences https://www.healthymega.com/study-shows-that-we-believe-more-in-machines-than-in-ourselves/ 4 comments worldnews
- Study shows that we believe more in machines than in ourselves The research concludes the opposite of the usual comments on social networks, which generally express distrust and fear of artificial intelligences https://www.healthymega.com/study-shows-that-we-believe-more-in-machines-than-in-ourselves/ 10 comments science
- Biden spoke to Netanyahu, believes conflict will conclude soon https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/biden-spoke-netanyahu-believes-conflict-will-conclude-soon-2021-05-12/ 19 comments politics
- In 1952, Wilbert B. Smith, the head of the Canadian government’s secret UFO study, concluded they “are probably extra-terrestrial, in spite of our prejudices.” Before his death, Smith wrote he personally believed some sort of “cosmic law” must be preventing “interference" in human affairs. https://youtu.be/DUCq57rEHOE 9 comments aliens
- Griezmann has the qualities of Arturo Vidal and Arthur Melo, the club's technical staff has reports that conclude Griezmann's ability to play as a midfielder. They believe he can adapt in that position and he also played in midfield with Atletico Madrid. https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190615/462856944076/barca-griezmann-valverde-posiciones.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=md 68 comments soccer
- HANOI, Vietnam - President Donald Trump on Sunday said he believes U.S. intelligence agencies, which have concluded that Russia meddled in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Trump also said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is sincere when he says Russia didn't interfere. https://www.apnews.com/6a54a956998740f98997fc6461f7d132/trump,-again-on-defensive,-says-putin-denies-2016-meddling 20 comments moderatepolitics
- Trump: ‘I’m with our agencies’ on Russian election meddling - President Trump on Sunday said he believes U.S. intelligence agencies, which have concluded that Russia meddled in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. But Trump also said he believes Putin is sincere when he says Russia didn’t interfere. https://www.apnews.com/6a54a956998740f98997fc6461f7d132/trump:-'i'm-with-our-agencies'-on-russian-election-meddling 9 comments worldnews
- Link between air pollution and diabetes grows stronger. Scientists believe that exposure to traffic-related air pollutants can cause insulin resistance. The authors also concluded that demographic factors explained the possible relationship between the two. http://geographical.co.uk/places/cities/item/2321-link-between-air-pollution-and-diabetes-grows-stronger 17 comments science
- Court says essentially that Trump is not to be believed. Will Supreme Court conclude the same? https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/court-says-essentially-that-trump-is-not-be-believed-will-supreme-court-conclude-the-same/2017/05/28/3cb585c8-423f-11e7-8c25-44d09ff5a4a8_story.html?utm_term=.724f5db2eb47 496 comments politics
- A UCLA psychology study published online today in the journal Psychological Science concludes that many opponents of same-sex marriage believe gay men and women are more sexually promiscuous than heterosexuals, which they may fear could threaten their own marriages and their way of life. http://www.psypost.org/2016/02/opponents-of-gay-marriage-feel-threatened-by-sexual-promiscuity-study-41288# 3 comments science
- Narcissists not necessarily satisfied with themselves: New meta-analysis study concludes that narcissism and self-esteem are much more distinct than conventional wisdom has led us to believe. http://www.psypost.org/2016/02/narcissists-not-necessarily-satisfied-with-themselves-40926 58 comments science
- Cheney said he “believed” that rectal feeding of detainees was done “for medical reasons.” But the Senate report concluded the practice discouraged hunger strikes and resulted in “total control over the detainee. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/factcheck_cheneys_tortured_facts.html 23 comments worldnews
- Poll concludes that voters aren’t stupid; almost half believe Republicans are sabotaging the economy http://freakoutnation.com/2012/06/12/poll-concludes-that-voters-arent-stupid-almost-half-know-republicans-are-sabotaging-the-economy/ 71 comments politics
- There Is No Invisible Hand: "After more than a century trying to prove the opposite, economic theorists investigating the matter finally concluded in the 1970s that there is no reason to believe markets are led, as if by an invisible hand, to an optimal equilibrium -- or any equilibrium at all." http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/04/there_is_no_invisible_hand.html 313 comments politics
- Many mental health professionals have concluded that the official version of 9/11 is false, and that those who believe the official version suffer from defense mechanisms. http://www.zerohedge.com/contributed/%3F-older-posts-psychologists-questioning-911-sane-thing-do 5 comments reddit.com
- A redditor took a look at this and concluded that the author "believes in homeopathic medicine." Can we get any more intellectually dishonest here, Reddit? It's like something Fox News would do. http://www.thenhf.com/article.php?id=2417 5 comments politics
- [Schefter] Raiders remain cautious with Jimmy Garoppolo and his back injury. There will be follow-up tests today after he was taken to a local hospital last night, per source. The evaluation is ongoing and the team believes it’s too early to conclude anything about his status for Sunday at Chicago. https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1713966505149255959?s=46&t=bsTHbtMSqHXbNGi0vWP8hw 69 comments nfl
- Celtic are close to agreeing a deal with Kawasaki Frontale for utility player Reo Hatate. Personal terms for the player are not believed to be an issue and the move could be concluded shortly https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/12494603/celtic-transfer-news-scottish-premiership-club-close-to-agreeing-deal-for-kawasaki-frontales-reo-hatate 9 comments soccer
- [Schad] Tua Tagovailoa is by far the most polarizing athlete I’ve ever covered. There is a camp that believes nothing is his fault. Another camp has already concluded he can never be elite. Each camp is dug in and ready to attack whenever they hear anything contrary to their beliefs. https://twitter.com/schadjoe/status/1464265015117156360?s=12 652 comments nfl
- Stephen Whyno on Twitter: "NHL statement from Bill Daly "we have no reason to believe or conclude that the Canadiens acted inappropriately" with Jarred Tinordi trade." https://twitter.com/swhyno/status/708043971642200064 16 comments hockey
- Obama's Kill List: Silence Is Not an Option. "We know more than enough to conclude that President Obama’s continuation and expansion of George W. Bush’s “war on terror” has further eroded legal barriers...For those who believed Obama would restore the rule of law after Bush’s imperial overreach..." http://www.thenation.com/article/168271/obamas-kill-list-silence-not-option 9 comments politics
- What I want to believe and what I should believe based on evidence do not always coincide. I conclude I’m a skeptic not because I don't want to believe but because I want to know. How can we tell the difference between what we would like to be true and what is actually true? The answer is science. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=what-skepticism-reveals 10 comments science
- Senator Reid To Senator McConnell: "one might conclude that Republicans believe a majority vote is sufficient to increase the deficit and benefit the super-rich, but not to reduce the deficit and benefit the middle class." http://democrats.senate.gov/newsroom/record.cfm?id=323016& 14 comments politics
- Why would our central bankers conclude that "well capitalized" banks need "more capital?" Quite possibly, they believe, as I do, that the rosy economic assumptions that form the basis of the "stress tests" may be far too optimistic. http://www.populistamerica.com/stress_tests_are_not_stressful_enough 3 comments economy
- Left wing rag Fortune magazine investigates fast and furious, concludes "the ATF never intentionally allowed guns to fall into the hands of Mexican drug cartels. How the world came to believe just the opposite is a tale of rivalry, murder, and political bloodlust." http://features.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2012/06/27/fast-and-furious-truth/?upvotes=sisenor 7 comments politics
- Do teachers' climate change beliefs influence students? Students who believed climate change was happening concluded it was caused by humans regardless of their teachers' beliefs. http://phys.org/news/2016-09-teachers-climate-beliefs-students.html 5 comments science
- Light pollution is key 'bringer of insect apocalypse' | “We strongly believe artificial light at night – in combination with habitat loss, chemical pollution, invasive species, and climate change – is driving insect declines,” the scientists concluded after assessing more than 150 studies. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/nov/22/light-pollution-insect-apocalypse 23 comments worldnews
- All nations that bomb civilians are guilty and should account for their actions, and I believe the U.S. owes a special accounting. The scale and intensity of American bombing crossed a new threshold and...turned the bombing of cities into America's chief weapon in concluding its war against Japan. http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/eo20100507a1.html 7 comments politics
- West Ham expect cat-kicker Kurt Zouma to be prosecuted with RSPCA close to concluding investigation. The severity of the charge will depend on whether the RSPCA believe he and his brother have repeatedly abused the cat. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-10591533/West-Ham-expect-cat-kicker-Kurt-Zouma-prosecuted-RSPCA-close-concluding-investigation.html 57 comments soccer