Rationality, Critical Thinking, Behavioural Psychology

Are evidence-based decisions impossible in politics? David Moscrop, OpenDemocracy. Nov. 24, 2019.
Human psychology and institutional incentives are powerful barriers to truth and reason, but both can be addressed.

Better political decisions are possible. Given the challenges we face now and those we’ll come to face in the future, good decisions are also essential. To make such decisions, we must address both the psychological and structural barriers that impede rational, truth-based politics among politicians and the general public.
Better decisions will require data and evidence. They’ll also require an environment buttressed by institutions that support and incentivize the use of these things. As challenging as these transformations may be, we can at least be encouraged by the fact that the best research and experience is showing us ways forward.

Of 2 Minds: How Fast and Slow Thinking Shape Perception and Choice [Excerpt]. Daniel Kahneman, SciAm. June 15, 2012.
In psychologist Daniel Kahneman's recent book, he reveals the dual systems of your brain, their pitfalls and their power


Critical Thinking. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

The rationality of science, critical thinking, and science education. Harvey Siegel. 1989.


Behavioural Investing: A Practitioner's Guide to Applying Behavioural Finance. Book by James Montier in PDF. 2007.

The Little Book of Behavioural Investing. How not to be your own worst enemy. Book by James Montier in PDF. 2010.