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So it is, but I'm wondering if anyone can suggest a (possibly very exotic) real-life example where "epistemic rationality gives way to instrumental rationality."? Just to address the "hypothetical scenario" objection.
EDIT: Does the famous Keynes quote "Markets can remain irrational a lot longer than you and I can remain solvent." qualify?
Situations of plausible deniability for politicians or people in charge of large departments at corporations. Of course you could argue that these situations are bad for society in general, but I'd say it's in the instrumental interest of those leaders to seek the truth to a lesser degree.