Ian Boudreau: I've invented a new cognitive bias called unmotivated reasoning and it's about accepting whatever logic ends the conversation the quickest

I've invented a new cognitive bias called unmotivated reasoning and it's about accepting whatever logic ends the conversation the quickest

"Elinor agreed with it all, because she did not think he deserved the compliment of rational opposition." -- Jane Austen. I have used that strategy.

ah, the autistic de-escalation technique you're on of the few non-autistics to discover it! you'll be getting a pamphlet recently - as well as an Honorary Autistic certificate!

I should probably give it a thorough read tbh

(seriously) Are you wondering if you may be Autistic? :)

It's not something I've actively wondered about very much, but it wouldn't really surprise me if I found out I had some traits that line up

If you're wondering, take it slow. No rush - and don't be too upset if failures/roadblocks/pain could have been avoided if you knew. Perfection is impossible. I'd be more helpful, but it's 4:38am and I'm tired. ;)

I'm coming to this realization and I'm not sure what to do next.

clearly we are different flavors as i cannot accept specious reasoning even to my detriment

This is perfect for dealing with family over Christmas.

Also great for work meetings

Exactly

So what you're saying is, you're married now.

Came here to say this.

I call it the “yeah, whatever” technique

I find that easier to stomach than "you're right". And works as well.

Idk sometimes my husband figures out what I’m doing

"yes you're totally right, our moon is secretly a base where the aliens plan our demise with 5g, but you know I still want that coffee before I die, and you've made it clear i don't have much time, so I'm going to have to go"

Reminds me of: “There’s really no point in arguing with idiots.” “Yes there absolutely is.” “Oh. You’re right.”

the jury in that elon musk stock manipulation case 100% engaged in this and i cannot fully blame them

If you say so, I guess.

This is every conversation I ever have I am never not trying to get out of the convo

You may have a point

Forgive me for linking to The West Wing but this clip is only 40 seconds and I think is a beautiful encapsulation of this manifesting in public polling. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYBW...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYBWX6Cdv5I&ab_channel=VohraMethodwww.youtube.com

I’m very familiar with this, and now am happy to have a word for it.

Guilty, although I consider it highly motivated.

It’s a superpower. I’m glad to know it has a name.

logical apathy?

Less apathy than a strong desire to wrap things up with whoever you're talking with

Isn’t that simply impatience?

Sure, that works

🤣

Absolutely the best kind of cognitive bias. I'm all for it.

"Do you remember..." "Sure."

My favorite kind of

Thank you for finally naming it.

👏 brilliant

OK, whatever.

Ah the good ole smile and nod technique.

Endorse

We discovered yesterday that loudly belting the words to Silent Night then pausing to let them continue the next line, also works

Holiday survival

I feel like I've been practicing this since 2012 at least

This plus grey rocking works often.

What is grey rocking?

I am so fucking there

Ok 😄

This feels like a corollary to occams razor

Sounds like a good idea.

Mu meets meh

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