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because learning something that contradicts your beliefs is actually stressful

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_dissonance



I'll see it when I believe it.


at first, sure. challenge your assumptions even a little and the stress becomes imperceptible. beyond that, understanding that people will lie to you for their own gain, and you won't even believe anyone by default anymore.

it's quite healthy to question stuff in this way, I think.




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