Most conscious thought is simply an attempt to claim ‘authorship’ for a choice that has already been made… — John Twelve Hawks
Most conscious thought is simply an attempt to claim ‘authorship’ for a choice that has already been made. Our thoughts are just an ongoing attempt to explain what we’ve already decided.
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