Prosthemadera t1_j4vntng wrote on January 18, 2023 at 4:11 PM

Reply to comment by fjaoaoaoao in Steven Pinker on the power of irrationality | Choosing ignorance, incapacity, or irrationality can at times be the most rational thing to do. by IAI_Admin

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 on January 18, 2023 at 9:21 PM

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.