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>> a form of "I am very clever and counterintuitive" rationalization Speaking of a "stupid, hazardous fad," this self-congratulatory twist-of-thought is rampan
by Jill_the_Pill 6y ago
>> a form of "I am very clever and counterintuitive" rationalization
Speaking of a "stupid, hazardous fad," this self-congratulatory twist-of-thought is rampant and dangerous right now.
- Jill_the_Pill 6y agoTo wit, from the Atlantic this month: "The theory that things that improve our safety might provide a false sense of security and lead to reckless behavior is attractive—it’s contrarian and clever, and fits the “here’s something surprising we smart folks thought about” mold that appeals to, well, people who think of themselves as smart." -- Zeynep Tufekci
- lamontcg 6y agoI may have read that article and thought they nailed it.