The Overflowings of a Liberal Brain

The Overflowings of a Liberal Brain

(Audio)The Shame of Being Wrong Is Lying to You

How credibility really works.

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Helen Pluckrose
Jul 24, 2025
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In reality, acknowledging being wrong does not damage our reputation. On the contrary, it improves it among the people we respect and whom we wish to respect us.

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