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xyzzy_plugh | 21 days ago

Conversely I feel like this is talked about a lot. I think this is a sort of essential cognitive dissonance that is present in many scenarios we're already beyond comfortable with, such as hiring consultants or off-shoring or adopting the latest hot framework. We are a species that likes things that feel good even if they're bad for us.

We don't stand a chance and we know it.

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grayhatter|21 days ago

> We don't stand a chance and we know it.

Drugs, alcoholism, overeating, orgies, doom scrolling, gambling.

Addictions are a problem or danger to humans, no doubt. But we don't stand a chance? I'm not sure the evidence supports your argument.