Furthermore, people's training breaks down outside specific situations. Philosophers argue logically at work. At home they're like anyone.
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Statisticians are great at solving equations, but make elementary errors when dealing with real world problems... Etc.
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Oddly enough, some types of training are resistant to this effect - but sloppy thinking is very resistant to all available cures.
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It seems like we are not able to alter our habits of thought much without a combination of things. Education/visible results are inadequate.
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Most people repeat habitual mistakes all their lives. I make mistakes now that I've done for years, and I recognize them well enough.
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