jtrek

Ehh people do it even when they're aware of it. Other automatic processes don't cause nearly so much trouble.

The main problem with humanity is unawareness.

Ehhh.

The worst problem is we weigh in-group status more than facts. We evaluate situations based on in-group fidelity and emotional shortcuts. That's why you can't change someone's minds with facts. People almost only change their mind when it's from in-group influence.

We all do this to some extent. You're more likely to listen to someone you trust than a stranger. You're probably more likely to trust a stranger that looks basically like you.

But yes, the defense mechanisms people have to protect their ego is part of the problem. People will go to great lengths to protect their sense of self. The Oatmeal has a comic about it: https://theoatmeal.com/comics/believe

Reminds me of the olde classic video "Happy Souls" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kr7KDCsIws

I played the whole franchise with a friend and had a blast.

I believe "fun" and "good" are two different attributes, so both cats can be right.

Rich people are stupid.

You know how someone who plays a shooter using an aim-bot and god-mode is going to be bad at the game? Same principle. They have money, they don't have to really struggle or practice, they never get good.

Seems like another example where the people making decisions are not qualified to make those decisions.

I did that once for some big assignment. I got a B and a "you can do better" from the teacher.

Conservatives only whine about debt when they're not in charge. They're irresponsible fools and scum bags.

My current cat does not help with bugs. One time a giant centipede looking thing came into the bedroom, on the ceiling. He looked at it, got up, and left the room.

I see a lot of Nirvana shirts on the youth and I'm never sure if they like the band or just the shirt, either.

I did see a blue-haired youth with a My Chemical Romance shirt the other day and I'm pretty sure they were a sincere fan, though.

It's all projection. They have poor empathy and don't understand other people, so they just imagine themselves.

That's because they're obviously horrible people who do not have the best interests of the world in mind.