Daily Trivium: Cognitive Bias - The Backfire Affect The backfire effect is the tendency of people to resist accepting evidence that conflicts with their current belief system. The effect is demonstrated when people presented with that conflicting information become even more convinced of their original beliefs rather than questioning them.

An alternative definition could be: "Combining economics and psychology to encourage people to make irrational decisions." If you change a couple of words, you change perspectives.

Not something you see every day...

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@Jeff Booth reminds me of Buckminster Fuller. Both have shaped my perspective profoundly.

"Contradictions do not exist. If you find one, check your premises. " Francisco DeAnconia. Atlas Shrugged. by Ayn Rand

This is what we face.

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Daily Trivium: The Sophists vs The Stoics The Sophists were known for their skepticism and relativism, believing that truth and morality were subjective. They emphasized rhetoric and the art of argumentation, often appealing to emotions to win debates, which led some to view them as morally dubious for prioritizing effective persuasion over objective truth. In contrast, the Stoics believed in an objective moral order governed by reason and nature, advocating for virtue, self-control, and living in accordance with this universal law. They viewed emotions as irrational forces that could cloud judgment and advocated for emotional detachment and inner peace, aiming for a state of tranquility (apatheia) through rational thought. Stoicism taught that the wise person experiences rational emotions (eupatheia) such as joy, wish, and caution, which are clear-headed and appropriate to the situation.

From The associated press *CHARLIE KIRK IN CRITICAL CONDITION AT HOSPITAL: AP This will truly be a miracle is reports are true. Keep praying 🙏.

ATTENTION NOSTR! Apparently a Node Package Manager hack has been discovered that can swap you destination address with a similar looking one. Sparrow wallet and cold cards are unaffected. Check your entire address is sending BTC onchain.

GM 1 gram of fiat is worth $100 1 gram of gold is worth $117