WIST Quotations<p><a href="https://wist.info/arendt-hannah/45553/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">A quotation from <b>Hannah Arendt</b></a></p><blockquote>In their moral justification, the argument of the lesser evil has played a prominent role. If you are confronted with two evils, thus the argument runs, it is your duty to opt for the lesser one, whereas it is irresponsible to refuse to choose altogether. […] Politically, the weakness of the argument has always been that those who choose the lesser evil forget very quickly that they chose evil.</blockquote><p><b>Hannah Arendt</b> (1906-1975) German-American philosopher, political theorist<br>Essay (1964-08), “Personal Responsibility Under Dictatorship,” <i>The Listener</i> Magazine</p> <p>Sourcing, notes: <a href="https://wist.info/arendt-hannah/45553/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">wist.info/arendt-hannah/45553/</a></p><p><a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=quote" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>quote</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=quotes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>quotes</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=quotation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>quotation</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=qotd" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>qotd</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=arendt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>arendt</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=hannaharendt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hannaharendt</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=binary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>binary</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=brightline" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>brightline</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=choice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>choice</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=evil" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>evil</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=goodandevil" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>goodandevil</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=lesserevil" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>lesserevil</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=lesseroftwoevils" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>lesseroftwoevils</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=morality" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>morality</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=necessaryevil" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>necessaryevil</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=rationalization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rationalization</span></a> <a href="https://my-place.social/search?tag=selfjustification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfjustification</span></a></p>
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Wisdom in Space<p>The modern conservative is engaged in one of man’s oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness.<br> -- John Kenneth Galbraith</p><p>⬆ <a href="https://c.im/tags/Wisdom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Wisdom</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Quotes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Quotes</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/JohnKennethGalbraith" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JohnKennethGalbraith</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Conservatism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Conservatism</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Rationalization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Rationalization</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Selfishness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Selfishness</span></a></p><p>⬇ <a href="https://c.im/tags/Photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Photography</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Panorama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Panorama</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Panopainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Panopainting</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Books</span></a></p>
Estelle Platini<p>a few notes on a Linda Rising's talk</p><p>"Realize up front that this is hard".</p><p>Cognitive dissonance: contradictory "evidence" causes severe cognitive discomfort.</p><p>* We are not rational decision-makers<br />* but we are good at explaining after-the-fact why we made a decision – a pattern called rationalization.</p><p>Two thirds of people will not consider an idea until "somebody they know pretty well, is doing it, is happy with it, talks about it […] so maybe i might think about it".<br />To convince,<br />* you must address: "What's in it for me?" – requires empathy;<br />* you can use the values of your opponent. (Loyalty or fairness?)</p><p>A pattern of personal touch: walk a mile in the other's shoes<br />Another pattern: "Give it a try"<br />Another pattern: listen<br />Another pattern: ask for something personal</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrCD1wmK9oM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">youtube.com/watch?v=DrCD1wmK9oM</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> via <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://opinuendo.com/@matthew" class="u-url mention">@<span>matthew</span></a></span></p><p><a href="https://techhub.social/tags/conversations" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>conversations</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/memory" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>memory</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/neuroscience" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>neuroscience</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/campaigning" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>campaigning</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/narratives" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>narratives</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/storyTelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>storyTelling</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/morality" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>morality</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/socialPsych" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>socialPsych</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/socialPsychology" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>socialPsychology</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/facilitation" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>facilitation</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/rationalization" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>rationalization</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/values" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>values</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/influence" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>influence</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/LindaRising" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>LindaRising</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/morals" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>morals</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/principles" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>principles</span></a></p>
रञ्जित (Ranjit Mathew)<p>We are doomed:</p><p>“Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds” [2017], The New Yorker (<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/02/27/why-facts-dont-change-our-minds" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">newyorker.com/magazine/2017/02</span><span class="invisible">/27/why-facts-dont-change-our-minds</span></a>).</p><p>Via HN: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42036733" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4</span><span class="invisible">2036733</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Reason" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Reason</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Facts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Facts</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Biases" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Biases</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Rationalization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Rationalization</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Irrational" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Irrational</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Psychology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Psychology</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Ignorance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ignorance</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DoubleDown" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DoubleDown</span></a></p>
Auscandoc<p>On the other hand, the analysis also revealed that Dutch participants with lower vaccination intentions at the outset were more likely to embrace conspiracy theories as time went on. This suggests a <a href="https://med-mastodon.com/tags/rationalization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rationalization</span></a> process where individuals who are hesitant to vaccinate find and adopt conspiracy theories that justify their reluctance.” (2/2)</p>
Greg Donald 🤘<p>The HDMI port on my M2 is a bit loose and sometimes requires pushing the HDMI cable back in.</p><p>I bet a new M3 wouldn't have this problem.</p><p><a href="https://ruby.social/tags/rationalization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rationalization</span></a></p>
Sean Blakey<p>Theories about why I got sick before my wife, who was on the same vacation with me where we consistently n95'd indoors: <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/covid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>covid</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/rationalization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rationalization</span></a></p>
Nancy M Ruff<p>I hope everyone who refuses to leave social media sites that abuse them better understands why people find it difficult to leave abusive relationships.</p><p>If they don't, I hope they think about it. </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SocialMediaAbuse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SocialMediaAbuse</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WhyDontYouJustLeave" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WhyDontYouJustLeave</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PsychologicalAbuse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PsychologicalAbuse</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Rationalization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Rationalization</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Denial" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Denial</span></a></p>
Rico_Roswall<p>🤔We will only change our behavior if we get a better offer?</p><p>👉Record <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/hypocrisy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hypocrisy</span></a>? <br>👉Hottest day ever recorded. <br>👉Record number of flights in one day. </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/dkpol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>dkpol</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/dkgreen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>dkgreen</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/climachange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>climachange</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/hottestday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hottestday</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/flightradar24" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>flightradar24</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/flights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>flights</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/innervoice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>innervoice</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/habits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>habits</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/intentions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>intentions</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/behavior" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>behavior</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/excuses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>excuses</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/rationalization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rationalization</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/theIntentionBehaviorGap" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>theIntentionBehaviorGap</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/cognitiveDissonance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cognitiveDissonance</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/theBandwagonEffect" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>theBandwagonEffect</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/nudging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nudging</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/aviationTaxes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>aviationTaxes</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/climateTax" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>climateTax</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/underpriced" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>underpriced</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.dr.dk/lyd/p1/p1-morgen" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">dr.dk/lyd/p1/p1-morgen</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Christophe Rigon / Soto²<p>Edgar Morin about Reason / Rationality / Rationalization.</p><p>1. Reason: "Reason corresponds to a desire to have a coherent vision of phenomena, things and the universe. The reason has an indisputably logical aspect."</p><p>2. Rationality: "Rationality, in a way, never claims to exhaust the totality of the real in a logical system, but it has the will to dialogue with what resists it." </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Reason" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Reason</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Rationality" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Rationality</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Rationalization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Rationalization</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/EdgarMorin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EdgarMorin</span></a> <br>1/2</p>
Max Leibman has moved!<p>What makes irrationality so pernicious is that we usually recognize it only when other people engage in it. <br> <br> <br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/rationality" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rationality</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/rationalization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rationalization</span></a></p>
Marylin Delgado<p>How did the term "rationalization" become so pejorative?</p><p><a href="https://zirk.us/tags/rationalization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rationalization</span></a></p>
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