The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't
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Julia Galef • The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't
As the late physicist Richard Feynman once said, “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool.”
Julia Galef • The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't
We indulge in wishful thinking. We cherry-pick evidence that confirms our prejudices and supports our political tribe.
Julia Galef • The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't
APPRECIATE THE EMOTIONAL REWARDS OF SCOUT MINDSET
Julia Galef • The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't
our judgment isn’t limited by knowledge nearly as much as it’s limited by attitude.
Julia Galef • The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't
When you think of someone with excellent judgment, what traits come to mind? Maybe you think of things like intelligence, cleverness, courage, or patience. Those are all admirable virtues, but there’s one trait that belongs at the top of the list that is so overlooked, it doesn’t even have an official name. So I’ve given it one. I call it scout min
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So I’ve given it one. I call it scout mindset: the motivation to see things as they are, not as you wish they were.
Julia Galef • The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't
our judgment isn’t limited by knowledge nearly as much as it’s limited by attitude.
Julia Galef • The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't
scout mindset is emotionally rewarding. It’s empowering to be able to resist the temptation to self-deceive, and to know that you can face reality even when it’s unpleasant. There’s an equanimity that results from understanding risk and coming to terms with the odds you’re facing. And there’s a refreshing lightness in the feeling of being free to e
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