So my impression of this is that the problems you describe (particularly examples 1, 2 and 3) are the things I dislike about rationalism as an approach to life. In my experience it prioritises being right over getting things done. I'm not saying it isn't a good cause, I'm just saying it isn't always helpful - empathy is usually a far better way of dealing with people.
My experience of providing negative feedback and receiving it is that it is always helpful to phase things like they are your fault - it makes the criticised party feel less attacked, and puts you on their side, and if you are providing constructive feedback in... (read 963 more words →)
So my impression of this is that the problems you describe (particularly examples 1, 2 and 3) are the things I dislike about rationalism as an approach to life. In my experience it prioritises being right over getting things done. I'm not saying it isn't a good cause, I'm just saying it isn't always helpful - empathy is usually a far better way of dealing with people.
My experience of providing negative feedback and receiving it is that it is always helpful to phase things like they are your fault - it makes the criticised party feel less attacked, and puts you on their side, and if you are providing constructive feedback in... (read 963 more words →)