Darwin & others new this - research supports it - and shows that revealing the ignorance to the ignorant doesn't cure it
Dunning-Kruger effect Saturday 08 May 2010
A good listen
Research confirms - ignorance elicits confidence and assuredness
by A Paduan 3 Replies latest watchtower bible
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Mad Sweeney
Awesome. Explains why doctrinal discussions don't work on most Dubs.
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mindmelda
Oh, sure...there's truth in the old saying, "Ignorance is bliss."
Most of the time, it just makes them angry and provokes a feeling of self justification and martyrdom.
People are rarely grateful for having their foibles and ignorance exposed, it just sinks them further into denial or makes them angry and defensive.
I don't make a habit of doing that with the brainwashed, they just seem to have to figure it out for themselves, if at all. I try to jump in and nudge it along at that point where they have a little "HOLY FLAMING SCHNIKES! I've been duped!" moment, but I'd as soon jump naked into a brushfire than try to unbrainwash someone, doesn't work usually and you just get burned yourself.
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THE GLADIATOR
A Paduan A very interesting report. I never cease to be amazed at how illogical, contradictory and slippery, otherwise intelligent people can become when their beliefs are questioned.
Insisting that we approach all learning in a rational and objective manner, is the beginning of wisdom.
For example: Fear of the 'true god' is the beginning of wisdom. Should read:
Fear of the 'true god' is the beginning of delusional thinking and the loss of rationality.
mindmelda I have read many of your posts and appreciate your logical approach to things of the mind and reason.