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What does it mean?
We question others' beliefs but never our own doubts or the questions we ask.
In plain terms
We doubt others but rarely question our own doubts.
What can you take from it?
We often accept our own doubts without questioning them.

Where it applies

  • debate
  • philosophy
  • learning

Putting it to work

  • self reflection
  • critical inquiry

Questions to consider

  • What questions should you question?
  • Why do we doubt others more than ourselves?

Another view

Some doubts are well-founded and useful.

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