The fuzzy side of human perception

Mileston e: Armstrong capturing his shadow while taking a picture of the lunar module on the surface of the moon in this July 1969 file picture. — Reuters

We often like to believe what we want to believe, often because the real facts challenge us too much. It is far easier to wallow in our prejudices than to seek out the truth in anything.

LANCE Armstrong is no ordinary cyclist. He has won seven Tour de France trophies after having recovered from testicular cancer.