Mockery is an important social tool for squelching stupidity. Iโve never seen anyone change his mind because of the power of a superior argument or the acquisition of new facts. But Iโve seen plenty of people change behavior to avoid being mocked.
Scott AdamsThe creator of the universe works in mysterious ways. But he uses a base ten counting system and likes round numbers.
Scott AdamsWhat does it mean to be yourself?โ he asked. โIf it means to do what you think you ought to do, then youโre doing that already. If it means to act like youโre exempt from societyโs influence, thatโs the worst advice in the world; you would probably stop bathing and wearing clothes. The advice to โbe yourselfโ is obviously nonsense. But our brains accept this tripe as wisdom because it is more comfortable to believe we have a strategy for life than to believe we have no idea how to behave.
Scott AdamsThe surest way to identify those who won't succeed at weight loss is that they tend to say things like "My goal is to lose ten pounds." Weight targets often work in the short run. But if you need willpower to keep the weight off, you're doomed in the long run. The only way to succeed in the long run is by using a system that bypasses your need for willpower.
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