It's striking how many people believe things that are demonstrably false, even though we live in an era where information is more accessible than ever before. This phenomenon affects everything from personal medical decisions to global policies. In an age brimming with data and facts at our fingertips, do so many of us cling to untruths? And more importantly, how can we counteract this and foster a more accurate understanding of reality? To unravel these questions, we need to delve into the psychological and social mechanisms that shape our beliefs. This video explores 7 key consideration about how we think and perceive information, along with practical antidotes to combat our tendency to succumb to false narratives and beliefs.