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For a while now I've tried to cultivate the habit of not trying to have opinions about everything. It's quite liberating to say: sorry, <thing> may be important
by andyjohnson0 3y ago
For a while now I've tried to cultivate the habit of not trying to have opinions about everything. It's quite liberating to say: sorry, <thing> may be important, but I just don't have an opinion about it at the moment.
- suslik 3y agoI often find that saying "I am not up to date with the literature on this" helps.
- cybersandwich 3y agoThere is something freeing about acknowledging you don't need to have an opinion and something enlightening about knowing you shouldn't have an opinion--especially on a topic that you aren't truly informed about.
- EarthLaunch 3y agoMy favorite meme on the subject: "Marcus Aurelius has already released you from the obligation to have a take": > 52. You are not compelled to form any opinion about this matter before you, nor to disturb your peace of mind at all. Things in themselves have no power to extort a verdict from you.