Don’t Fool Yourself

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Most of us overestimate our intelligence and we underestimate complexity. These problems can get us into a lot of trouble. These are flaws that we need to be aware of and remind ourselves of often. It’s really easy to be wrong. Even about things we’re sure of.

You’re as likely to mislead yourself as anyone else. You will tell yourself a lot of things that aren’t true. A lot of what you believe is conjecture and wishful…