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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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[–] AbouBenAdhem 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I don’t think we’re usually conscious of the availability of multiple narratives to the point that we can mentally simulate each one and compare their potential utility.

The choices we consciously make are the ones that arise inside of narratives, not between narratives themselves.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

I think that we are attracted to the profitable narratives, choosing them automatically and habitually, working out our case for choosing them on a semiconscious level.

Rationality here is a justifying tool, applied after the fact.