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From: (no name) (no email)
Date: Wed Jun 28 2006 - 05:14:43 EDT
Larry:
You are right on the mark with your post.
By coincidence, I recently read a lengthy article in which all of this was
explained in considerable detail. It made me realize I have sometimes defended
my choices despite the fact they had proved to be not nearly as good as I had
originally perceived them to be.
Now that I'm aware of that phenomenon, methinks I will tend to be more honest
with myself and to make more allowances toward others in that regard.
Fred Myers
CruiseGuide Author & Publisher
In a message dated 6/27/06 12:00:55 AM, Frank writes:
> I don't think there are any bad choices with stabilized binoculars.
> Everybody loves the ones they have.>
And there lies the fallacy of asking for objective product recommendations on
T&T. Prior to making a choice we entertain all arguments, pro and con, for
all competing products. But once having bought a specific product, we become
emotionally involved in our choice. All arguments for competing products tend
to
be downplayed, even ridiculed. It is rare to find a person who says "I bought
product A but it was a mistake. I should have bought product B." We do not
want to be considered stupid for making the choice we did so we staunchly
defend
our actions.
Psychologists call this irrational tendency to disparage information which
fails to justify our decisions "cognitive dissonance."
Larry Z
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