I always wonder what is going through peoples’ minds when they etch quotes into desks. Are they just so passionate about these words that they have to let them out? Do they want to pass on their favorite indie song lyrics to the unhip masses? ??
“when I die, speak freely of my faults learn fron my mistakes for I will have no ego for you to injure”
i really want to read this book, but i’m also dreading finding out i’m not as smart as i think i am!
Third Person Effect: an excerpt from You Are Not So Smart
This is quickly shaping up to be my most anticipated book of the year. Click through to read the full excerpt!
The Misconception: You believe your opinions and decisions are based on experience and facts, while those who disagree with you are falling for the lies and propaganda of sources you don’t trust.
The Truth: Everyone believes the people they disagree with are gullible, and everyone thinks they are far less susceptible to persuasion than they truly are.
I can see right through that politician’s lies. People are such sheep. People are so stupid. People will believe anything. I prefer to lead, not follow.
Have you ever thought like this? Would it blow your mind to know everyone thinks this?
If everyone thinks they aren’t gullible and can’t be swayed by advertising, political rhetoric, or charismatic con artists, then someone must be deluding themselves. Sometimes it’s you.
(via Boing Boing)
(via jtotheizzoe)
Werd to your mother
Every now and then I’ll run into really good writers who have nothing to say. And at that point you want to say, ‘Well, okay. Stop writing and go and get a job somewhere. Go around the world. Go do stuff. Go and get your heart broken and then come back and write some more.’
He had learned the worst lesson that life can teach—that it makes no sense.
But the truth is…
Their life is just fine, but they think having issues makes them look cool.
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