Why evidence alone doesn’t change minds
If solid evidence reveals that major, long-held beliefs rest on wobbly pillars of false assumptions, how can we convince others to jettison such beliefs and embrace novel approaches? What can we learn from the tragic case of Ignaz Semmelweis in this regard?
In 1847, one in six mothers perished from childbed (puerperal) fever at the Vienna General Hospital where Dr. Semmelweis worked. In some months up to 30 percent of mothers …
Why evidence alone doesn’t change minds
