# The SANE Effect

*Tom Geraghty · Models & Critique, Measurement*

Introduces the SANE effect — Seductive Allure of Neuroscience Explanations — coined by Weisberg et al 2008. Explains why neuroscience framing makes weak or false claims seem more credible, and how this shows up in leadership and psychological safety discourse.

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