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by GhotiFish 4525 days ago
I'm a pretty introspective person, I recognize that when the context changes, my behaviour changes. I want to be dispassionate and logical, but I am human.

I know many people arn't introspective, they don't think their behaviour changes at all. How many people have you met that have honestly told you: "Well placebo's don't really effect me." "Commercials don't have an effect on me." "I don't see race when I'm interviewing someone." "I treated that person as I would anyone else."

I hear it often, I also hear about study after study debunking such beliefs.

I believe you are right, most of HN would definitely take #5. I'm convinced most of HN would be mistaken. I can't help be racist, I can't help be sexist, I can't help be misguided and mislead. What I can do is recognize that I am effected by such proclivities, and compensate for them.

That is truly the best I can do. I am jealous of the person who can justifiably say they are #5.