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#721 - George Mack - Why Can No One Think Rationally Anymore?

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Useful Not True

The forgetting paradox is addressed through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by identifying and challenging recurring negative thoughts with evidence, in order to deflate their impact. The concept of 'not true, but useful' from Derek Sivers is highlighted, illustrating the idea of beliefs that may not be factually true, but are valuable in practical terms. The nuances of figuratively true or false beliefs are discussed, emphasizing the importance of assessing the usefulness of beliefs. The potential harm of certain true beliefs, like determinism, is acknowledged, leading to the conclusion that self-delusion to a harmful extent is not useful.

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