It is likely misbelief never has a function

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 32 (6):529-530 (2009)
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I highlight and amplify three central points that McKay & Dennett (M&D) make about the origin of failures to perform biologically proper functions. I question whether even positive illusions meet criteria for evolved misbelief

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10.1017/s0140525x09991300

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