Hates to be wrong vs Loves to be right
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Hates to be wrong vs Loves to be right
↳ from journal/2026-02-15
Hates to be wrong vs Loves to be right
I love putting people in buckets so here is my take. I introduce a new axis how people can identify.
| hates being wrong | loves being right |
|---|---|
| Prefers to be internally and externally consistent | Does not mind ambiguity and entertaining opposite ideas |
| Agonizes how to fit new ideas with existing viewpoints of what is right or wrong | Readily updates or abandons beliefs |
| Avoids the lows of being proven wrong | Chases that high of being provent right |
| Loves fact checking and institutions | Is skeptical of fact checking |
| The truth is often boring and simple | Truth is often hidden and layered |
| Prone to generalization and consensus | Prone to rabbit holes and schizo conspiracy theories |