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Re: Why are others so wrong? - 07-14-2006, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert
But then I realized that my friends were wrong on certain topics, and they were otherwise smart, educated and intelligent. Except in their version they are right and I am wrong. How can it be?

I think this comes down to an illusion of judgement. We can believe we are correct, have good judgement, and yet be completely wrong and not even realize it.
Perception & Experience. (probably)
perhaps a lack of adaptability, Attachment to their beliefs.

"A full stomach can not believe that such a thing as hunger exists"
  
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