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Your Truth Is Hurting You

You’re Not as Rational as You Think—And Neither Am I

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Zach Marshall
Feb 17, 2025
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People don’t believe what is true; they believe what is useful.

Most of our beliefs aren’t born from careful reasoning but from incentives—the invisible forces that nudge us toward what we want to be true. These incentives can come from family expectations, social pressure, indoctrination, or even our livelihood.

Early tribalism was about survival—get kic…

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