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What does it mean?
People believe what they want to believe.
In plain terms
Wishful thinking clouds judgment.
What can you take from it?
Question your biases.

Where it applies

  • decision making
  • relationships

Putting it to work

  • critical thinking

Questions to consider

  • What do I want to believe?
  • How honest am I?

Another view

Sometimes hope is useful.

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