Ownership Of Thought

Ownership is not limited to material things.  It can also apply to points of view.  Once we take ownership of an idea — whether it’s about politics or sports — what do we do?  We love it perhaps more than we should.  We prize it more than it is worth.  And most frequently, we have trouble letting go of it because we can’t stand the idea of its loss.  What are we left with then?  An ideology — rigid and unyielding.
—    Dan Ariely
From his book:  “Predictably Irrational“
[Also known as “drinking the kool-aid”.    —    kmab]
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On This Day In:
2022	A Little Epiphany
2021	Clear Global Standards
	A Girl Like You
2020	Life’s Mysteries
2019	I Doubt I Ever Will
2018	Who Will Thank (If Not Remember) Me
2017	Reinforced Learning
2016	I Choose To Believe
2015	What They Don’t Teach You At School
2014	Still Trying To Die (5)
2013	Honest Doubt
2012	Choice
2011	Ownership Of Thought

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