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Episode 227: A Terrible Master (David Foster Wallace's "This Is Water").
Very Bad Wizards
Biases and Perspectives
Our interpretation of experiences is influenced by our pre-existing beliefs and worldviews, leading to biases and perspectives that shape how we perceive situations. These biases are so ingrained that we often do not realize the impact they have on our understanding. Religious disagreements and life in general are affected by these biases, which can result in blind certainty and close-mindedness. The story of the man in a flood highlights the concept that our perspectives can hinder us from recognizing opportunities and solutions presented to us. The challenge lies in being aware of and overcoming these automatic ways of viewing the world to cultivate a more open and balanced perspective.
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