Opinion Warning Signs

September 30, 2010
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We’ve all been in the situation before when we’re not exactly being honest with ourselves and embark in a discussion (debate?) in which we take an opinion for reasons other than to profess what we believe to be the truth. What are some of the signs that your opinion may be a signal of loyalty and ability rather than your desire to estimate truth accurately? Robin Hanson has a very good list:

You find it hard to be enthusiastic for something until you know that others oppose it.

You have little interest in getting clear on what exactly is the position being argued.

Realizing that a topic is important and neglected doesn’t make you much interested.

You have little interest in digging to bigger topics behind commonly argued topics.

You are less interested in a topic when you don’t foresee being able to talk about it.

Read the full list on Hanson’s blog, Overcoming Bias.

(Thanks MR)

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