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Maybe we need to split this into two words. Belief for when it is not supported by fact, or even against the evidence. I mean I've never heard anybody say, "I believe in gravity". Maybe use the phrase "I accept" for supported ideas, as in "I accept quantum mechanics" or "I accept that god does not exist". "Accept" also seems to have less affect than "believe", which may make it easier to change your mind if the evidence changes.
"Act as if" might work.
For example, I act as if people are nicer than they are (because it gets me better outcomes than other possible strategies I've tried).
This also has the benefit of clearly separating action (what we can do) from information (what we know) and preferences (what we want).