Blog#6 "I Know The Truth, So Don't Bother Me With Facts"

According to the article "I Know The Truth, So Don't Bother Me With Facts," people get easily influenced by rumors even when we know the facts that they might be wrong instead we still stick to our own beliefs because when it comes to beliefs human beings only believe what they want to. The article gives an example of the Abdul Rauf was criticized because there were some rumors that he was a terrorist, but once he was seen in pictures dressed as an American, people then rejected the rumors of him being a terrorist. In fact, shows how people believe in something they wasn't one hundred percent sure because it makes them more happy and comfortable.        

                 first of all, the article refers to a study by "Garrett showing that when subjects are presented with data that contradicts their beliefs, they often — paradoxically — respond by cleaving to their biases even more tightly." it means that believing in yourself is being sure that you are going to do whatever you put your mind to, even if others are against you. Usually, when you decide to take a big challenge or do something that they failed to do, you will find that everyone is putting you down.