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"I hate TV." vs "I seem to hate most TV programs."
Originally posted by Shepp
Now it's true that you, yourself, might know everything but if that's not the case then typing mindlessly can generally get you into situations you might not like. Even in real life. Yes, this applies to real life. The reason being: Thoughtful and accurate communication breeds honesty and honest communication is the only way to go (generally).
Originally posted by Shepp
reply to post by supine
Very interesting point, I didn't see that at first. That is probably a much longer and much more verbose post in itself!
Originally posted by Shepp
reply to post by supine
I understand (Pretty sure I do, at least). But when ten people who don't understand come together...
Originally posted by Shepp
reply to post by supine
No, exactly correct!
From my favorite TV show: youtu.be...
Originally posted by Binder
It is because we are not logical beings. I do not care how smart, educated, or rational you believe you are. One of the first tenets of psychology is the realization that we are not rational beings with the ability to process emotions. We are emotional beings with the capacity to rationalize. We all know this on a subconcious level. We know we will be much better heard if we patronize the senses, and stir up emotion than if we simply blurt pure fact in a monotone manner.
Which sounds better?
"Cry havoc! and let loose the dogs of war!" or "Physically neutralize our opponent for our mutual protection."
As humans we also all have a huge confirmation bias for our own way of thinking. One of the things that made Albert Einstein such a genius was his realization of this. He stated "All models are wrong, some are merely useful." In other words if your way works for you, then by all means use it. Just realize simultaneously in the back of your mind that eventually at some level you will be wrong, and will need to adapt. Your way is not "The way." No one's way is. We are all wrong, all the time, and about everything. Yes this includes Christians, Muslims, and Atheists. So just relax in the comforting and only absolute truth that we are all wrong, but some of us are really good at heuristics, and finding paradigms that work, as long as they are adaptive.