Table 1 Hindersnces Due To Basic Human Limitations

Question 1

Confirmation bias & selective thinking

Answer 1

The process whereby one tends to notice and look for what confirms one’s beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts one’s beliefs.

Question 2

False memories and confabulation

Answer 2

Being unaware that our memories are often manufactured to fill in the gaps in our recollection, or that some memories of facts, over time can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.

Question 3

Ignorance

Answer 3

The lack of essential background knowledge or information on a subject prior to making a judgement.

Question 4

Perception limitations

Answer 4

Being unaware of our own perception limitations that can lead to misconceptions about reality.

Question 5

Personal biases and prejudices

Answer 5

We each have personal biases and prejudices, resulting from our own unique life experiences and worldview, which make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.

Question 6

Physical and emotional hinderances

Answer 6

Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hinderances can severely affect our ability to think clearly and critically.

Question 7

Testimonial evidence

Answer 7

Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate one’s own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.