Nothing should be believed merely because it was once believed, but only when it carries clear and uncontested evidence

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• One good story outweighs a mountain of evidence, because most emotions cannot be argued with. DSDerek Sivers20 Jan 2026
• Nothing should be accepted as true unless it is known so clearly and distinctly that no ground for doubt remains RDRené Descartes8 Jun 1637
• Confidence in a belief reflects the coherence of the story the mind built, not the quality of the evidence DKDaniel Kahnemanc. 2011
• When a story fits a contentious narrative someone already believes, they tend to become strikingly gullible DHDavid Heinemeier Hansson17 Jan 2022
• When accuracy and belonging conflict, most people take the belief that keeps them accepted by their community. JCJames Clear1 Jan 2026

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