Because they are "smart" and "well intentioned" they know what's best for everyone. We the masses are too ignorant to do the "right" thing, so they'll handle it for us. Bless their hearts.
Because they are "smart" and "well intentioned" they know what's best for everyone. We the masses are too ignorant to do the "right" thing, so they'll handle it for us. Bless their hearts.
I’ve been saying this all along: moral and intellectual certitude allow people to avoid reflection. “I’m a good, smart person. Therefore, whatever I do is good and smart.”
Because they are "smart" and "well intentioned" they know what's best for everyone. We the masses are too ignorant to do the "right" thing, so they'll handle it for us. Bless their hearts.
I’ve been saying this all along: moral and intellectual certitude allow people to avoid reflection. “I’m a good, smart person. Therefore, whatever I do is good and smart.”
Everyone believes that they r good
The First Deadly Sin.
If I understand Jordan Peterson, this is essentially “taking the Lord’s name in vain,” giving attribution to God for something that you have done.
Of course, it's the "Noble lie" doncha know.