Curious mind and the stubborn logic of friends
Edgar James Swift argues in Scribner's that the human mind clings to its beliefs through selective reasoning. He notes how agreement with friends reinforces self esteem and justification, while defensive thinking protects our self image and suppresses open inquiry.
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