Why do we believe what we believe?

© Wayne McCall 1975

Why do we believe what we believe, and why do we differ so much? We pretty much agree on yes, that’s a sunset and this is heavier than that, and we may disagree on whether we like the taste of fennel, but beyond that, consensus is hard to find. Here are some claims for consideration.

You have ten toes. You own the car you drive. The earth is round. The earth goes around the sun. Donald Trump is POTUS. Global warming is a hoax. A free market is the best way to create and d...