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The Illusion of Knowledge

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I've been neglecting this blog since April. Not because there aren't things to say. I think it's because it's all been coming at us fast and furious, and it's hard to boil down feelings to just one topic. So, today I thought I'd post this video I stumbled across about three weeks ago. I meant to post it before now, but, well... It kind of explains a lot, don't you think? I found this via the Huffington Post . Check it out to find links to the Dunning-Kruger effect and Salience Bias.

Beware: The Senate Wants to Take Your Healthcare Away

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Have you heard? The Senate is getting ready to vote on Trumpcare. TIMELINE: The Senate GOP's plan is to pass this bill FAST—by June 30. Enough time to fight, no time to spare. Here are the steps. 2/ — Ben Wikler (@benwikler) June 8, 2017 I'm here to give this a signal boost. I am lucky enough to live in a state with two Democratic Senators, and both have been fighting this atrocity. But their support is not enough. We need those of you who live in states with Senators who think tax breaks for millionaires are more important than access to affordable health care to call and #resist. Do you live in Alaska, West Virginia, Nevada, Arizona, Maine, Louisiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Colorado, South Carolina, Arkansas, or Pennsylvania? You can help. Call your Senator(s)! Daily. Not sure what to say? Would you rather tweet at them or contact them on Facebook? Check out the Trumpcare Toolkit . Reminder: Amidst this Russia investigation, Republicans are still trying to take awa...