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Re:Self-Awareness Might Not Have Evolved to Benefit the Self... by goodpoint on Thursday July 18, 2024 @04:41AM (#40993670)
> someone's inner train of thought comparing and contrasting two choices at length has nothing to do with which choice they actually make.

Even that is illusory most of the time. It takes deliberate effort and method to limit bias and personal preference.

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Re:Self-Awareness Might Not Have Evolved to Benefit the Self... by jjk166 on Thursday July 18, 2024 @12:10PM (#40997081)
Having personal preference doesn't make a decision illusory. I have a preference for vanilla ice cream, doesn't mean I can't legitimately consider or even choose chocolate.
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