What makes rational people believe irrational things, by Dan Ariely Published by Heligo Books In journalism, objectivity is the holy grail, a prize to be pursued but never attainable. This is because objectivity is an illusion, and yet understanding why it’s elusive is critically important for journalists, for them to remain aware of – and to try and limit – the slants and prejudices in the stories they produce. The rule therefore in any reputable media house is always to find more than one source or opinion in a story you produce, and in contested terrain, balance a report with…