Musings

Ideology makes great armor, but itโ€™s heavy as Hell. ย Rather than spend a ton of energy trying to hold each clunky piece of it vainly in place, Iโ€™d rather let it slough off, suffer the sting of contrary evidence, then build a lighter, more protective ensemble with that same evidence.ย  (I believe this leads to being clad in some super sweet, ninja-looking gear). ย Iโ€™d rather wear that than lug around some old, rusty claptrap.ย ย 

All I gotta do is admit when Iโ€™m wrongโ€ฆand do something about it.


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7 responses to “Musings”

  1. My armour is made of silk.

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  2. Well, I think your logic is top notch.

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  3. This is how I try (and often fail) to operate – it can be a challenge though, letting go of defenses!

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    Woebegone but Hopeful

    Quite right. Some say sticking to your ideology through tough times is a sign of strength. Didn’t work out so well for a few folk in Berlin in May 1945.

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    1. Agree! Evidence and function (within ethical constraints) are unassailable quality control. No ideology can withstand an assault by them

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  5. Yes, let go of the extra weight. Not only does it stress you out but the people around you. Good advice, man, ๐Ÿ˜€

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