I wanted to add something I just read on another SS that I think applies in the broader scope of things:
"As I began to see how differently others related to the world in comparison to me, I realized that for many, their identity is based upon projecting to others that they are “right” and “know.” This is particularly easy to see with ind…
I wanted to add something I just read on another SS that I think applies in the broader scope of things:
"As I began to see how differently others related to the world in comparison to me, I realized that for many, their identity is based upon projecting to others that they are “right” and “know.” This is particularly easy to see with individuals in positions of authority, as they will always dig their heels in to avoid admitting fault or ignorance so that they can protect their status.
For example, throughout my life, I have seen many individuals within the alternative communities attract a following and then become trapped by the “truth” they created a following with, which prevents them from ever admitting a belief they had previously espoused was wrong. In recent times, I have seen many members of this movement (e.g. Alex Berenson refusing to consider ivermectin works, or leading virus debunkers refusing to consider evidence viruses exist) fall into this same trap. From the day I first observed this phenomena, I have always felt quite sad for these individuals and the shackles they had placed upon themselves."
This is from Midwestern Doctor - highly recommended if you aren't already familiar with the SS.
I wanted to add something I just read on another SS that I think applies in the broader scope of things:
"As I began to see how differently others related to the world in comparison to me, I realized that for many, their identity is based upon projecting to others that they are “right” and “know.” This is particularly easy to see with individuals in positions of authority, as they will always dig their heels in to avoid admitting fault or ignorance so that they can protect their status.
For example, throughout my life, I have seen many individuals within the alternative communities attract a following and then become trapped by the “truth” they created a following with, which prevents them from ever admitting a belief they had previously espoused was wrong. In recent times, I have seen many members of this movement (e.g. Alex Berenson refusing to consider ivermectin works, or leading virus debunkers refusing to consider evidence viruses exist) fall into this same trap. From the day I first observed this phenomena, I have always felt quite sad for these individuals and the shackles they had placed upon themselves."
This is from Midwestern Doctor - highly recommended if you aren't already familiar with the SS.
https://amidwesterndoctor.substack.com/p/why-do-doctors-push-dangerous-pharmaceuticals?utm_source=%2Finbox&utm_medium=reader2