ChristianKl comments on Rationality Quotes December 2012 - Less Wrong
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I don't think that really true. Human's are quite capable of changing their mind. They are also capable of forgetting.
They are especially prone to forgetting that they had changed their mind.
They're especially prone to forgetting what caused them to believe an idea, and only remembering that it was well justified.
Often times people don't even know what causes them to believe an idea the moment they adopt that idea.