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[tj_rowe]

Do you ever get the thing where you gain some information that causes an epiphany, you gain some thoughts and such based on the epiphany and then it turns out that the information that led to it was wrong or misguided?

And then afterwards the thoughts and such are still there and effect how you think, and it feels weird that they're still there even though they're based on something incorrect?

It's kinda like FOIP, I guess.

Comments

[favouredenemy.livejournal.com]

I think that's pretty much the basis for most prejudice, actually.

[tamerterra.livejournal.com]

*Re-reads*

Huh, yeah, you're right. I'm not sure whether I should take this as a comfort because it's what humans think like, or further evidence that I'm a terrible person who usually covers it up quite well.

[favouredenemy.livejournal.com]

Everything we think is based off prejudices. Rigorously researching every single factlet you come across in your life, without trying to read bias into it, and acknowledging that the sources you are reading are also biased, determining the most fair course from a moral standpoint which you're only guessing you actually hold based on *other* prejudices... is simply beyond human capability.

There is no shame in being flawed. There is no shame in being wrong. It happens, and for everyone. The feeling of being a terrible person is the damage to your self-esteem for having been wrong: you are only actually a terrible person if you are wrong and refuse to admit it, change or adjust for moral, social or other purposes.