[ExI] Science confirms: Politics wrecks your ability to do math

[Anders Sandberg]

It is an interesting study. Since I am right now diving into applied 
cognitive bias thinking, it is particularly relevant.

The deficit theory of public understanding of science (or anything) has 
been dead for several years, but like a kitchy Halloween monster it 
keeps popping up since it is easy.

Worse, we are pretty numerate on this list. What horrific biases might 
we harbour about things? (Looks worried at the energy quarrel and takes 
cover)

-- 
Dr Anders Sandberg
Future of Humanity Institute
Oxford Martin School
Oxford University