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Ambition vs. aspiration with philosopher Agnes Callard

ReThinking

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Treating Thoughts and Beliefs as Hypotheses

In an engaging and entertaining conversation, the speaker expresses frustration with how people treat their thoughts and beliefs as infallible. They compare emotions to rough drafts and advocate for evaluating and revisiting them. The concept of treating beliefs as hypotheses to be tested is introduced. The speaker admires the listener's healthy detachment from their mental states, allowing them to let go of unhelpful thoughts and emotions. This perspective captivates the speaker and they eagerly request further insights.

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