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11 months ago

The future of libraries

Royce Shook · It’s difficult to predict the exact future of libraries, as it will depend on a variety of factors, such as technological advancements, funding, and community needs. However, it is likely that libraries will continue to evolve and adapt to meet the changing needs of their communi ...

11 months ago

Reducing the backfire effect in others and yourself

Royce Shook · The backfire effect is a cognitive bias, meaning that you can use general debiasing techniques in order to counter it effectively. Such strategies include, for example, increasing people’s awareness of this bias, using simpler explanations, and changing the way you present inform ...

11 months ago

Why people experience the backfire effect

Royce Shook · People experience the backfire effect because of the process that they go through when they encounter information that contradicts their pre-existing beliefs. · Essentially, when a person encounters information which suggests that their current beliefs are wrong, they feel threat ...

1 year ago

Backfire effect

Royce Shook · In a perfectly rational world, people who encounter evidence that challenges their beliefs would first evaluate this evidence, and then adjust their beliefs accordingly. However, in reality, this is seldom the case. · Instead, when people encounter evidence that should cause them ...

1 year ago

Connecting with long-lost cousins

Royce Shook · I recently connected with a cousin that I had not seen or talked to for over 60 years. It was a rewarding experience to reconnect with her. I did not track her down, we were connected by another cousin who had kept in touch with both of us. If you are trying to track down long-lo ...

1 year ago

Ageing in Place in Canada, thinking about being safe, caring for others

Royce Shook · Staying financially secure · Understanding and planning for future expenses and staying informed about available income sources will help you maintain your desired standard of living. · Income sources may include personal retirement savings and investments, private and public pen ...

5 years ago

Questions for end of life planning 2

Royce Shook · Do your children know who your professional team is? · As you prepare the legal documents you will be choosing people that you trust and who know you, in some cases, this person may be an adult child. The children should know if you have called in other professionals who can hel ...

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