18 07, 2011

Psychology: Cognitive Biases Make Common Sense Neither

By | July 18th, 2011|Categories: Psychology|0 Comments

In my last post, I argued that common sense was vastly over-rated as a tool for making sound judgments and that we need to engage in "reasoned sense" that includes both extensive direct experience and critical thinking. Taking steps that include the informal use of the scientific method can help us make better decisions. However, as [...]

11 07, 2011

Psychology: Common Sense is Neither Common nor Sense

By | July 11th, 2011|Categories: Psychology|1 Comment

Common sense, defined as "sound judgment derived from experience rather than study," is one of the most revered qualities in America. It evokes images of early and simpler times in which industrious men and women built our country into what it is today. People with common sense are seen as reasonable, down to earth, reliable, [...]