When you observe other people, it’s probably a good heuristic to assume that the more emphatically they try to convince you of something, the less you should believe it.3 People confident in their beliefs don’t care if you agree with them .

And when you notice yourself trying to convince someone of your beliefs, it’s an opportunity to look at... See more

The more aggressively someone tries to convince you of something, the more insecure they are in their belief .

But somewhat paradoxically, this insecurity is completely invisible to them. They will feel extremely confident about their most insecure beliefs.

The paradox is a natural consequence of cronyism and intersubjective beliefs. The more your... See more