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@paulg one example of why rationalization is the root of all evils

@paulg ya its really WORST!

@paulg Word.

@paulg sure, but sometimes people are not aware they have false beliefs.

@dewitt How can you see the wave, when you're the water? Always be questioning.

@dewitt @paulg You can get some insight, though, by answering the q: "What was the last major mistake I made?" If you can't think of... 1/2

@paulg Sunk philosophical costs!

@dewitt @paulg any major mistaken beliefs, then you're probably in trouble.

So fucking true. “@paulg: Some of the worst lies people tell are the ones they're backed into in order to preserve false beliefs.”

@dewitt @paulg I've never had occasion to use that question in an interview, but suspect it would be enlightening.