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The Science of Opinion or the Opinion of Science?

October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 by Gary Sweet

The science of opinion or the opinion of science? For Canadians, it’s a matter of perspective. Recent survey suggests the line between fact or fake blurrier than ever “…these are worrisome results,” said Maurice Bitran, Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Science Centre, which commissioned the survey for Science Literacy … Read More

How to Keep Track of Your Lies

June 17, 2016June 14, 2016 by Merv Mandelbaum

Lying isn’t hard—it’s remembering what lies you tell to whom that’s the trick. As it happens, some types of lies are easier to remember than others. Specifically, false descriptions seem to be easier to remember than false denials. According to a new study published in the Journal of Applied Research … Read More