Unfortunately people are quick to play the hypocrate and are ok with lying even to themselves. I think within this "information age" people have the desire to be more intelligent than others but are to lazy to come up with their own ideas. Hence the hypocratic role being played by so many.
Who Are You Human!? Lol
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Well, I think you are wrong ...
... Hey, wait a second ...
Maybe I am just a contrarian!?
A person who disagrees with a decision appears intelligent without ever having their ideas put to test.
There are many ways that things can go wrong. I was the first to disagree; then I must be intelligent.
BTW I have found myself making counter arguments just to appear intelligent. That desire to appear intelligent is a strong motivational force. I suspect that people in authority often make counter arguments to subordinates just to assert authority. I can see numerous motivations for people who just automatically disagree before assessing an argument.
I have caught myself in the same mess.😆
I've heard that even the dumb can sound intelligent by keeping their mouth shut. Lol
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Brilliant!
I wish there were more people who would take this advice.
In a similar vein to contrarian, I like to play devil's advocate in many arguments.
I will argue a point that I may not even believe - and the purpose is to better understand both sides of the debate.
Sometimes mistakes can also be avoided by thinking i these terms - similar to rhinki g outside the box. (In this case, outside the group-think or mainstream box).
😂 I've done that same thing! Just don't start manipulating people ok?😆
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