Why do people like to be right ?
Why do people like to be right ?
Some like it so much that they seem addicted to it.
They will fight and fight no matter what.
Is it necessary to be right (all the time) to preserve one´s mental drive ?
They will fight and fight no matter what.
Is it necessary to be right (all the time) to preserve one´s mental drive ?
Re: Why do people like to be right ?
In my case I like people not to spread their nonsense to less intelligent people that would believe in such nonsense.
Re: Why do people like to be right ?
The least addicted to it seem to be the British:
Right or wrong, my country.
Right or wrong, my country.
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Re: Why do people like to be right ?
I suppose lots of folks bind their self-image or ego to 'being right'.
'If I'm wrong then I'm less'.
I kinda understand the view when sumthin' tangible (money, food, etc.) rides on the outcome or tussle or debate, but when there's no profit to be had or lost: meh.
I'm wrong all the time about all kinds of things (but I'm usually right when it counts... ).
'If I'm wrong then I'm less'.
I kinda understand the view when sumthin' tangible (money, food, etc.) rides on the outcome or tussle or debate, but when there's no profit to be had or lost: meh.
I'm wrong all the time about all kinds of things (but I'm usually right when it counts... ).
Re: Why do people like to be right ?
Well if you're wrong, then you're doing it wrong, you know?duszek wrote:Some like it so much that they seem addicted to it.
They will fight and fight no matter what.
Is it necessary to be right (all the time) to preserve one´s mental drive ?
Gotta be right or else you should change what you're doing.
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Re: Why do people like to be right ?
Well, I like to win at poker, even if I have nothing riding on it. But in the end, is it meaningful?
Re: Why do people like to be right ?
The purpose of all knowledge, wisdom, and understanding is actionable certainty. The advanced version of the avoid/approach mechanism in all living creatures includes things like curiosity and to remake the world in our own image. Success is having a bespoke life and we all understand that intuitively. Being right is either an ego trip, for the less evolved Feels-based individual, or a means to a higher end.
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Re: Why do people like to be right ?
The human brain is a machine capable of autonomous action. As such it must have built-in programs to guide its actions when you are absent. These programs are also known as directives.
The brain's prime directive is to always be right.
A few people are soul-driven, or as I'd word it, "Beon driven." They have the occasional option to override their brain's programming and acknowledge mistakes or ignorance.
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The brain's prime directive is to always be right.
A few people are soul-driven, or as I'd word it, "Beon driven." They have the occasional option to override their brain's programming and acknowledge mistakes or ignorance.
GL
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Re: Why do people like to be right ?
I think I’m right, therefore I am.
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Re: Why do people like to be right ?
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Would you rather be right, or happy?
Good sadhana.
Would you rather be right, or happy?
Good sadhana.
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