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On being wrong

Making a compelling case for not just admitting but embracing our fallibility, and accepting being wrong.

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Mar 14, 2011 • 18 min read
4.61 (28)
Self-Awareness
Quality of Life
Inner life
Self-Determination
Learned Helplessness
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Summary

We will do anything to avoid being wrong and get stuck on the need to be right. "Wrongologist" Kathryn Schulz makes a compelling case for not just admitting but embracing our fallibility.

Takeaways

  • What the real issue is applying wisdom and experience that comes with maturity. Most importantly is to never take yourself too seriously.

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