This is sound advice. It’s so difficult to see past our own bias. Or to even see that bias in the first place.

I think the trick is knowing when you’ve gathered enough information to come to your own consensus. That takes you out of the realm of “create your own reality “ and works towards truth.

It's a flip of a coin mate everyone's gn a stock to their arguments play it smooth don't get involved that shit Judy weights you down Mo Chara. (Means my friend in Irish)

I usually assume I'm the idiot.

That probably says a lot about my esteem.

I agree though there is so much bad information it's hard to believe any of it. I like exploring ideas but rarely go yeah that's perfect as is. No room for added intellect.

Best I can do is try and be humorous rather than start comment section fisticuffs over small things. 🫤

I think you asking this question shows your not such an idiot to not question if you're the idiot.

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Be sensitive to cognitive dissonance - look for your beliefs that don't quite fit

Sometimes it’s hard knowing what’s wrong with the world

sometimes to avoid simply pointing out a flaw, I try to present it in a new idea… the idea isn’t something I feel strongly about, and might not be the best approach, but it doesn’t encounter the flaw I’m trying to point out in a “constructive way”. Many times I regret this and wish I just bluntly pointed out the flaw.

There are very few absolutes in life, so I’m not particularly bothered by opposing views unless they promote hatred or bigotry. I find that empathy, or trying to understand an how individual’s motivations or life experiences affect their beliefs/decisions, makes it easier to respect different viewpoints.

Flip that last part. Declare things wrong in public, don’t fight the urge. You shouldn’t fight it in your mind either, because if you do you won’t be able to defend your declaration properly.

What you should fight is all and any kind of tendencies to imagine that your declaration is the final word, beyond doubt or a settled matter.