Why you think you're right — even if you're wrong
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Perspective is everything, especially when it comes to examining your beliefs. Are you a soldier, prone to defending your viewpoint at all costs — or a scout, spurred by curiosity? Julia Galef examines the motivations behind these two mindsets and how they shape the way we interpret information, interweaved with a compelling history lesson from 19th-century France.
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And the YouTube link for the same video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOLmD_WVY-E&feature=youtu.be