"Once an opinion becomes part of identity, objectivity is over. "
LOUDER FOR THE FOLKS IN THE BACK!
In Prometheus Rising, Robert Anton Wilson uses an analogy of The Thinker and The Prover. In his model, we consider the human brain as two independent (codependent) entities. Whatever The Thinker thinks, The Prover will prove.
This was an excellent read — thoughtful, honest, and quietly uncomfortable in the best way. I really appreciate how you frame bias not as a moral failure, but as a structural feature of being human.
The distinction between “objectivity” and “intellectual honesty” especially resonated. In trading (and well beyond it), assuming bias exists and building processes to contain it feels far more realistic than pretending neutrality is achievable.
One takeaway I’d add for anyone applying this: regularly define in advance what evidence would invalidate your current view — and write it down before emotion has a chance to negotiate. That small habit alone can prevent a lot of beautifully rationalized mistakes.
Thanks for the reminder that humility, not certainty, is usually the real edge.
Wow! This elevates clarity of thought and awareness in such a fluid and precise way. Thanks for the guided tour through man's matrix to view the truth lit up.
Your writing exposes the fractal nature of the human condition that extends throughout the broad spectrum of our existence (interaction with everything) to the specific revealed in us through trading with such clear, concise and comprehensive thought. Powerful. Certainly a challenge to align with and maintain, but awareness greatly weakens the pull away from objective center. Thx
Excellent post, thank you.
"Once an opinion becomes part of identity, objectivity is over. "
LOUDER FOR THE FOLKS IN THE BACK!
In Prometheus Rising, Robert Anton Wilson uses an analogy of The Thinker and The Prover. In his model, we consider the human brain as two independent (codependent) entities. Whatever The Thinker thinks, The Prover will prove.
Great comment!
This was an excellent read — thoughtful, honest, and quietly uncomfortable in the best way. I really appreciate how you frame bias not as a moral failure, but as a structural feature of being human.
The distinction between “objectivity” and “intellectual honesty” especially resonated. In trading (and well beyond it), assuming bias exists and building processes to contain it feels far more realistic than pretending neutrality is achievable.
One takeaway I’d add for anyone applying this: regularly define in advance what evidence would invalidate your current view — and write it down before emotion has a chance to negotiate. That small habit alone can prevent a lot of beautifully rationalized mistakes.
Thanks for the reminder that humility, not certainty, is usually the real edge.
Wow! This elevates clarity of thought and awareness in such a fluid and precise way. Thanks for the guided tour through man's matrix to view the truth lit up.
Your writing exposes the fractal nature of the human condition that extends throughout the broad spectrum of our existence (interaction with everything) to the specific revealed in us through trading with such clear, concise and comprehensive thought. Powerful. Certainly a challenge to align with and maintain, but awareness greatly weakens the pull away from objective center. Thx
Exactly!