Beliefs: Our Map of the World

 

Beliefs constitute our lifeline to a vast and incoprehensible world. The human mind is a compulsive believer. Our web of beliefs reflects the complexity of the reality we are embedded in, even though they lack in credibility and accuracy to a large extent. 

How are beliefs formed and revised? 


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