Holding Identity Lightly
Julia Galef discusses the importance of holding our identity more lightly and not tying it to our beliefs. She suggests priding ourselves on being more intellectually honest and congratulating ourselves when we notice that we were wrong about something or understand the views of someone we disagree with. By doing so, we reward ourselves for getting stronger and more accurate over time, instead of sticking to a particular belief.In this clip
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The Jordan Harbinger Show
536: Julia Galef | Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't
Related Questions
What do you think about the concept of identity separation, where I have two modes—one fighting the hedonistic self and the other focused on self-improvement? I've realized that arguing or negotiating with myself is pointless because the hedonistic self will always win. So, I've decided to do what I know is right regardless of that internal conflict. This approach seems to work psychologically for me. What are your thoughts?
Is there a difference between using identities for self-improvement and identity praise?