Why does our brain automatically make Type I errors (believe things without evidence)?

Kacper Wolkowski asked Feb 13, 2023

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Kacper Wolkowski asked Feb 13, 2023

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the brain makes mistakes because it applies incorrect inner beliefs, or internal models, about how the world works.

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