The US National Academy of Sciences concluded in 1985 that there is no scientific evidence for psychic abilities. Most scientists argue that any apparent support is due to chance, falsification, or poor experimental design. A 2008 study found no neural responses to psychic abilities. The famous Zener cards have rarely shown results better than chance. […]
Most people rate themselves above average in skills and traits, which is impossible. This is due to a cognitive bias called illusory superiority. Incompetent people overestimate themselves, while the best underestimate themselves. Western culture values self-esteem, while Eastern cultures value self-improvement. It turns out that being a little overconfident is simply human nature. When asked […]
