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What does it mean?
What we call common sense is mostly a collection of biases formed before adulthood.
In plain terms
Common sense is just preconceived ideas formed in youth.
What can you take from it?
Question your common sense to see if it is just old bias.

Where it applies

  • personal growth
  • debate
  • learning

Putting it to work

  • challenge early assumptions
  • revisit childhood beliefs

Questions to consider

  • What beliefs did you form before eighteen?
  • Is your common sense actually yours?

Another view

Some shared intuitions are useful for social cohesion.

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