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The Arrogance of Ignorance – Cognitive Bias & the Dunning-Kruger Effect

Twenty-five years ago, two American psychologists identified a puzzling phenomenon: the less people know and understand, the more they overestimate their knowledge. Today, this cognitive bias is known as the Dunning-Kruger effect.

Gal Perlman

27.2.2025

5 minutes

Science news Behavior and Psychology

Conspiracy Theories and Loneliness – Exploring the Connection

A recent study links loneliness to a higher likelihood of believing in conspiracy theories

2 Authors

25.7.2024

6 minutes

Firefly Behavior and Psychology

Broken Hearts – The Physiology of Heartbreak

The metaphor “heartbreak” has a real physiological basis and emotional stress inflicts pain akin to physical pain

Avivit Dolev

30.5.2024

5 minutes

Firefly Mathematics and Computer Science

Navigating the Ethics of Social Robots

Social robots can offer positive benefits, but it is crucial to advance legislation that regulates their development

Tal Sokolov

8.5.2024

9 minutes

Ask the expert Medicine and Physiology

The Enigma of Placebo in The Animal Kingdom

The placebo effect in humans leads to perceived improvement with inactive treatments. Does this also occur in animals

Tal Fisher

6.1.2024

7 minutes

Firefly Science and Culture

Why We Lie: Uncovering the Motivations Behind Deception

People lie from infancy to old age. Why is it that such a common and sometimes beneficial action, considered negative?

orr peleg

28.12.2022

9 minutes

Science news Medicine and Physiology

Physical Activity to Reduce Anxiety

A new study confirms – physical activity is an efficient method for reducing anxiety

Ayelet Zauberman, PhD

28.3.2022

5 minutes