Against Doublethink

This short sequence explores another cognitive pattern that hinders our ability to update on evidence: George Orwell’s ‘doublethink’ - the attempt to deceive oneself.

Dou­ble­think (Choos­ing to be Bi­ased)

No, Really, I’ve De­ceived Myself

Belief in Self-Deception

Moore’s Paradox

Don’t Believe You’ll Self-Deceive