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When you are proven wrong you are no longer taken seriously. People tend to say "See, you were wrong here. So what else are you wrong about too?" In order to

by TGJ 16y ago

When you are proven wrong you are no longer taken seriously. People tend to say "See, you were wrong here. So what else are you wrong about too?" In order to circumvent having to justify everything, admit nothing. Or, If I'm never wrong, I'm always right. I would think that people that cling on to their misconceptions might have a hard time releasing the idea that they are not perfect butterflies and are simply like everyone else.

binspace 16y ago
The key is to lessen the value of being right, and heightening the value of exploration and seeking truth.
- dunstad 16y ago
  The problem is actually accomplishing the above, instead of just noticing it.
  - binspace 16y ago
    Very true. Awareness over the issues that it causes is a good start. And it seems like others are becoming aware. I bet it's mostly the younger generations.
cromulent 16y ago
Politicians suffer dreadfully from this, to everyone's detriment.
- anthonyb 16y ago
  Indeed, but mainly because appearances are pretty much all you have when you're a politician - you may only need one "FooGate" for your polls to slump and then be hounded out of office.