It is extremely unwise to rush to judgement about any issue characterized by even the slightest complexity. The danger, obviously, is that we will come down on the wrong side of the question and then defend our error, perhaps very vigorously or creatively, simply because we made a personal investment in it.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
The Lost Art of Thinking #3: Beware of Rushing to Judgement
From Steve Allen's Dumbth: The Lost Art of Thinking with 101 Ways to Reason Better & Improve Your Mind. (In the book, he goes into great detail and explanation about these rules. I just provide the bare minimum here. I urge everyone to acquire a copy of this book.)
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