Why Does Our Common Sense Fail to Give Us Correct

question 28

Essay

Why does our common sense fail to give us correct answers to some questions related to society, according to Farley? What can we do to fill in the gap of knowledge that common sense does not provide to accurately understand society? How does organized skepticism fit in, and help us to understand certain phenomena?

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Definitions:

1934 Securities Exchange Act

A U.S. federal law that governs the trading of securities, such as stocks and bonds, to protect investors from fraud.

Insiders

Individuals who possess access to confidential information about a company or organization, such as employees, directors, or large shareholders.

Solicitation

The act of requesting or seeking to obtain something, often used in a legal context involving the procurement of goods, services, or funds.

Proxies

Agents authorized to act on behalf of others, particularly in voting at shareholder meetings.