The Participation Blog

We See Things As We Are Not As They Are

Beliefs are funny things. For instance I’ve always believed that ‘Eleanor’ by The Turtles is one of the finest lyrical masterpieces in Rock & Roll history, but most of my friends believe that I’m nuts. Clearly, I need new friends – ones with better judgement…but I digress. Three out of four people globally say they’ll get a Covid vaccine when it’s available but only half of people in the U.S. plan to do so. One recent poll shows that one in three parents don’t plan to get flu shots for their kids this year in spite of overwhelming medical evidence that says this would be a really good idea for them and anyone who come in contact with their kids. Here’s a look at how our beliefs are formed, decisions are made, and some things to consider before deciding. Read more