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sarisataka

(18,598 posts)
12. In upside up world
Tue Sep 1, 2015, 12:04 PM
Sep 2015

The zealot is the person who "knows" his answer is absolutely correct and cannot, will not conceive the notion that there may be other factors involved. The zealot will defend his view with religious fervor and try to stamp out any heresy.

The person who wants less death and destruction will consider various data and use it to challenge his belief. He may have to change his opinion of what will correct the problem when he discovers his previous idea of how to achieve his goal will be ineffective or another solution may result in a better outcome.

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