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Life Is a Game. Here's How to Play It.
The Next Big Idea
Beliefs Shape Lives: The Heavy Burden of Convictions
Beliefs can profoundly impact individuals, shaping their identities and consequences in their lives. David Irving's descent into promoting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories about Hitler exemplifies this phenomenon, leading to significant personal ruin and social exile. His experience highlights that beliefs are not always consciously chosen; rather, they often emerge subconsciously, driven by a deep-seated need for community acceptance and status. This tendency to prioritize communal beliefs over objective truth reflects a fundamental aspect of human psychology, shared by those engaged in extreme ideologies like QAnon, who genuinely hold their convictions despite their perceived absurdity.
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