fjaoaoaoao t1_j4v1so9 wrote
Yes. Our mind regularly occludes information in order to operate. It can become too cognitively taxing otherwise. And in a social world, sometimes trying to be more rational has zero payoff other than for your own pursuit of truth or whatever.
Basically saying what’s already known but I appreciate the different angle.
Prosthemadera t1_j4vntng wrote
That's not what he's saying, though. He gives the examples of falling in love and violent threats which I don't think come from wanting to reduce cognitive loads.
WhosaWhatsa t1_j4x1ipi wrote
One could reasonably argue that "falling" in love is a non-cognitive way to address loneliness. Sustaining a relationship takes more cognitive load, I'd suggest, after all. Many aren't prepared for this irony upon falling in love.
Violence goes the same way. Rather than find an agreement which includes complex tradeoffs and emotional intelligence, many choose physical manifestation of grappling with confusion.
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