Self-deception

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Is self-deception always bad? Are there any beliefs so dear to you that, in a world where they weren't true, you would prefer to go on believing them?

Update: very interesting answers so far, I hope I get to hear from lots more of you!

Comments

[fizzyboot.livejournal.com]

Sometimes. And they should also be tolerant of tolerance towards intolerance (http://lesswrong.com/lw/42/tolerate_tolerance/).