Another way to frame the same observation that I like goes: "A magician, asked how he comes up with his magical tricks, asks back: are human rational or irrati

Another way to frame the same observation that I like goes: "A magician, asked how he comes up with his magical tricks, asks back: are human rational or irrational? It's a trick question, we are rationalizers. We make up our minds, and then come up with a reason why that's right. Magical trick is all about understanding this dynamic and guiding the reasoning to the conclusion you want it to make"