We assign greater credence and belief to confident assertions without diffidence than to meek or humble speech about the same topic, confusing the confidence of delivery with the truth of the content.

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we confuse when they speak proclaiming something without diffidence with, we give it more credence than when someone's speaking meekly [3:53]

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When Scientists Go Mad: The Unthinkable Thoughts We Can't ThinkCurt Jaimungal
Created: 8/11/2026, 6:40:57 AM

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