Three of us started meeting monthly to discuss philosophy books, but we've all noticed we only pick books that confirm what we already think, and when someone brings up a genuinely challenging idea, we change the subject or make jokes. We're smart enough to see what we're doing but not brave enough to call it out.
More people experience this than they realize.
A group designed for genuine inquiry has unconsciously become a venue for intellectual comfort rather than challenge.
“Where Are You with Immigration & Cultural Transition?”
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