Forget wacky conspiracy theories, corrupt politicians, and bad journalism. Confirmation bias and repost culture are the biggest threats to progress and truth-seeking that we are currently facing.
Author: Katie Askegaard
Cheap eats, travel treats, and an unrelenting curiosity about the world.
Exploring Our Cognitive Errors: A Deep Dive Into Confirmation Bias
Confirmation bias is a devious cognitive error that gets between us and the truth. I explore the facts here.
Biting Into the Whole Truth: Why Do Doughnuts Have Holes?
Why do doughnuts have holes? I embarked on a quest for the whole truth and dug up 4 theories.
“Donuts… Mmmmmm….”: The Meaning Behind National Donut Day, June 4th, 2021
What is the meaning behind National Donut Day? Click here to find out!
“Live for the Now!”: Reflections on Juggling the Past, Present, and Future
“Live for the Now” is a current school of thought popular among young adults. But what about learning from the past and planning for the future? Here’s my two cents.
The Curious Life of Pie
The life of pie certainly is curious. I sunk my teeth in to learn more!
The Top 5 Waterfalls in Queensland That You Need to See to Believe
After visiting dozens of waterfalls in Queensland, Australia, we’ve picked our favorites. Here are the top 5 waterfalls in Queensland that you need to see to believe.
The Top 11 Waterfalls in Queensland, Part 1: #11-#6
Over the course of our two month Queensland road trip, we visited dozens of waterfalls. To kick off our top waterfalls in Queensland list, here is #11-6.
“If you don’t mind me asking… how are you affording your travels?”: My Secrets, Revealed.
How have I been affording my travels around Australia without a working visa? My secrets, revealed!
Brushing Elbows With a Dinosaur: A Rare Southern Cassowary Sighting
Mission: Spot a rare southern cassowary. Spoiler alert… mission possible!
