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A belief that cannot be acted on, or whose actions carry no personal stakes, is more likely to be held for social reasons than because it is true.
Drawn from what Kevin Simler said
What Kevin Simler actually said
- Kevin Simler Writer and engineer behind the blog Melting Asphalt
If a belief isn't actionable, or if the actions we might take based on the belief (e.g., voting) don't provide material benefits one way or the other, then it's more likely to be a crony.
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