How We Construct Our Unfounded Beliefs And false narratives

Gurteen Knowledge Blog   June 30, 2023, 10:15. I sometimes have conversations with people who don’t know much about a topic I’ve studied in depth. However, they still hold strong opinions about it and have a clear narrative to support their viewpoint. We are all susceptible to this phenomenon, but what is its underlying mechanism? We often encounter … Continue reading How We Construct Our Unfounded Beliefs And false narratives

Passionate Opinions Bertrand Russell

The opinions that are held with passion are always those for which no good ground exists; indeed the passion is the measure of the holder’s lack of rational conviction. Opinions in politics and religion are almost always held passionately. Credit: Bertrand Russell Comment: Bertrand Russell observes that strongly held passionate opinions, especially regarding politicized or … Continue reading Passionate Opinions Bertrand Russell

Ideas as Toys Robert Greene

When it comes to the ideas and opinions you hold, see them as toys or building blocks that you are playing with. Some you will keep, others you will knock down, but your spirit remains flexible and playful. Credit: Robert Greene Comment: This quote encourages a flexible and open-minded approach to ideas and beliefs, likening … Continue reading Ideas as Toys Robert Greene

Say So, If You Don’t Have an Opinion It's perfectly OK to say ‘Sorry, I don’t know’

Converse in Good Faith Carpe Diem – Seize the Day Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close If we don’t have an opinion, we should say so: In our modern-day culture, it is almost illegal not to have … Continue reading Say So, If You Don’t Have an Opinion It’s perfectly OK to say ‘Sorry, I don’t know’

Speak with Less Conviction Speaking with conviction inhibits learning

Take Responsibility for the Conversation ** Disagree Constructively Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Speak with less conviction: Persuading others is not easy. It is generally believed that we convince others by speaking with conviction. Is this … Continue reading Speak with Less Conviction Speaking with conviction inhibits learning