Manage your identity
The more a particular issue is wrapped up in your identity, the harder it is for you to think clearly about it.
Also, when people are exposed to evidence that contradicts their identities or tribal affiliations, they’ll actually double down and become more confident in whatever they believed. This is why it’s important when trying to think clearly, to avoid identifying with any particular tribe.
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