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Erik Hogan's avatar

It feels pretty ominous that we have to pay such close attention to these things, but all three of these principles are excellent!

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Andrew Perlot's avatar

Ya. I wish being carefree were less likely to get us abused. I suspect it's always been useful to hold these heuristics, but now the percent of communication lacking good intentions appears to be higher than ever, so they've become more useful.

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Kyle Shepard's avatar

I was recently asked to be the keynote speaker at my grad school’s white coat ceremony. Was planning on making the theme be related to authenticity and curiosity as skills for success professionally and in life. You’ve just given me some more ammunition. Thank you brother

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Andrew Perlot's avatar

Awesome. Hope your talk is a hit.

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Michael Woudenberg's avatar

Great piece. It's beyond 'trust but verify' and more closer to 'distrust then prove.' It's an old story but made worse because of the oversaturation of information in today's digital age. Yet, as you pointed out. Old truths provide clarity.

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Baird Brightman's avatar

Excellent essay Andrew! 👏 Curiosity, reason and skepticism are excellent cognitive frames to maintain. Have you read Steven Pinker's book "Enlightenment Now"? He defines the three enlightenment values as reason, science and humanism. Those practices have generated so much beneficial knowledge. Too bad they seem to be under attack lately.

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Andrew Perlot's avatar

Thanks! I have read it, and agree with much of what he says.

Justice for all, reason, and apprehending our universe will never be wastes of time.

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Baird Brightman's avatar

Oops! I hate it when people ask "Have you read ...?" Always seems so competitive. My apologies for slipping into that format. I usually just reference a book I want to comment on. But I'm glad you read it and enjoyed it!

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John Raisor's avatar

Curiosity and reason always lead to uncertainty, and people are terrified of uncertainty, so they choose to be led with deceit.

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Ethan Taylor's avatar

Inspiring curiosity in others sounds like a great form of local activism, if it’s possible on an individual scale. Would love to learn more.

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Andrew Perlot's avatar

I'm going to write more about curiosity in the future. Stay tuned.

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Klaus Hubbertz's avatar

Show the kids where to look; never tell them what to see ...

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