I discuss the cognitive roadblocks that scientists erect when rejecting radical new theories, which in many instances eventually turn out to be true (including the awarding of Nobel prizes). Campanario (2009) paper: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11192-008-2141-5 Emily Rosa JAMA paper: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/187390 _______________________________________ My forthcoming book The Saad Truth about Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life is now available for pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Saad-Truth-about-Happiness-Secrets/dp/1684512603 To subscribe to my exclusive content on Twitter, please visit my bio at https://twitter.com/GadSaad _______________________________________ If you appreciate my work and would like to support it: https://subscribestar.com/the-saad-truth https://patreon.com/GadSaad https://paypal.me/GadSaad _______________________________________ This clip was posted earlier today (June 19, 2023) on my YouTube channel as THE SAAD TRUTH_1586: https://youtu.be/AcJ5iMvQ2aU _______________________________________ Please visit my website gadsaad.com, and sign up for alerts. If you appreciate my content, click on the "Support My Work" button. I count on my fans to support my efforts. You can donate via Patreon, PayPal, and/or SubscribeStar. _______________________________________ Dr. Gad Saad is a professor, evolutionary behavioral scientist, and author who pioneered the use of evolutionary psychology in marketing and consumer behavior. In addition to his scientific work, Dr. Saad is a leading public intellectual who often writes and speaks about idea pathogens that are destroying logic, science, reason, and common sense. _______________________________________

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