21/12/2024
Struggling with deeply held beliefs? Practice premeditatio malorum—consider opposing arguments and reflect on their validity. This Stoic exercise helps us stay open-minded and reduce the impact of the backfire effect in our lives.
"A man who is not afraid of the truth need never fear lies." —Seneca Ever tried changing someone's mind, only to see them dig in deeper? That's the backfire effect—a cognitive bias where contradicting evidence strengthens existing beliefs. Discover how Stoicism can help us navigate and mitigate ...