Post AKBNq37LEHTXdRD0vA by soundwave@qoto.org
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 (DIR) Post #AKBNq37LEHTXdRD0vA by soundwave@qoto.org
       2022-06-04T23:58:32Z
       
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       TIL about "thought-terminating clichés". https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Thought-terminating_clich%C3%A9A thought-terminating cliché is a saying, often a tautology, that is repeated in order to relieve the stress of cognitive dissonance by avoiding all further consideration of a matter. Everyday examples include "it is what it is," "it's just common sense," and "you gotta do what you gotta do." Thought-terminating clichés are an important aspect of mind control as used by cults. For example, the Unification Church uses the cliché "you think too much," while Alcoholics Anonymous says "your best thinking got you here" and "utilize, don't analyze."Examples:* The Lord works in mysterious ways. * All's well that ends well.* You never know until you try. * You never succeed for not trying. * Do, or do not, there is no try. * Make of it what you will but… * If you don't like it, don't buy it. * That's just your opinion.* I'm just saying. * Do your own research.
       
 (DIR) Post #AKBOAofu7apqvKHHyS by Placholdr@qoto.org
       2022-06-05T15:35:33Z
       
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       @soundwave@freemo i feel like a big example of this nowadays is climate doomerism.
       
 (DIR) Post #AKBOApA2JYwEQmNLwO by freemo@qoto.org
       2022-06-05T15:37:25Z
       
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       @Placholdr Otherway around. Climate denialists tend to spew nonsense about ignoring overwhelming bodies of knowledge simply due to the systems being complex, as if consistent and accurate predictions are somehow voided by predicting complex systems.@soundwave
       
 (DIR) Post #AKBOInai2DnfsYed6G by Hyolobrika@mstdn.io
       2022-06-05T15:38:54Z
       
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       @soundwave @freemo >For example, the Unification Church uses the cliché "you think too much,"My mum uses that one a lot.
       
 (DIR) Post #AKBPjjA6i4qLuocFAe by Placholdr@qoto.org
       2022-06-05T15:54:59Z
       
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       @freemo ngl i didnt consider them as examples because how ridiculous they are lmao.