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In truth, the educated are more likely to be self-deceived (as well as being deceived by the system).
by loco5niner 8y ago
In truth, the educated are more likely to be self-deceived (as well as being deceived by the system).
- apocalypstyx 8y agoWhen I was young, I heard this from Christian fundamentalists. As an adult, I hear it from atheists. (Along with the phrase 'keep your mind open, but not so open your brains fall out', which both groups really seem to like.)
- coldtea 8y agoWell, both groups are on to something. (Neither Christian -- too provincial --, nor atheist -- too smug --).
- Nasrudith 8y agoThat isn't that meaningful without the overall rate of deception for all parties. If nobody else can deceive you who is left to deceive you but yourself? It would be like dealing with people immune to all diseases and aging and noting that they tend to die more often from violence - of course they would it is the only thing left to kill them! It doesn't imply that they are more violent.