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The human mind's ability to incorrectly apply that foresight to others is equally ubiquitous, however.
by LocalH 5y ago
The human mind's ability to incorrectly apply that foresight to others is equally ubiquitous, however.
- Shared404 5y agoAnd the human mind's ability to then use said "insight" to demean others, is also unfortunately ubiquitous.
- mistermann 5y agodemean: cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something). Is it really that bad? It's plausible, but I'm skeptical. Regardless, it is surely suboptimal. I wonder if there are more optimal approaches than "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" (my Mom's advice)....can you think of any?
- Shared404 5y ago> Is it really that bad? It's plausible, but I'm skeptical. Demean was too strong a word, I need to follow my own advice better :). > Regardless, it is surely suboptimal. I wonder if there are more optimal approaches than "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" (my Mom's advice)....can you think of any? The three gates[0] are what I try (and admittedly fail miserably) to implement, though not in their original form. I generally try for "Is it true", "Is it useful", "Is it kind" - in that order of precedence if they can not all be met. [0] Is it true, is it necessary, is it kind.
- mistermann 5y agoI like it. I would evaluate it thusly: a) Is it true? I would say: overwhelmingly. b) Is it necessary? In an absolute sense: no. In a relative sense (say, if one has a specific goal in mind): Certainly maybe, but I would predict: Extremely Likely. > Is it kind. I suspect not. But then, I think HN'ers can have thick skin when required (say, if you are trying to optimize The System that we all live within).
- mistermann 5y agoHmmmm, not sure I understand?