We often mistake reflection for clarity, analysis for courage. Yet behind many careful decisions hides a quieter motive: the wish to postpone action while appearing wise. This *Ink of the Day* explores how the psyche turns contemplation into defense, and how even our search for wisdom can disguise fear of being wrong.Article by Ellis Zeitmann for ThinkZeit, #WritingCulture #InkOfTheDay #ExistentialThinking #GoingOnBeing #PhilosophyOfLife #Psychoanalysis
Ink of the Day 🫟Deep Reflection: The Tyranny…
We often mistake reflection for clarity, analysis for courage. Yet behind many careful decisions hides a quieter motive: the wish to postpone action while appearing wise. This *Ink of the Day* explores how the psyche turns contemplation into defense, and how even our search for wisdom can disguise fear of being wrong.Article by Ellis Zeitmann for ThinkZeit, #WritingCulture #InkOfTheDay #ExistentialThinking #GoingOnBeing #PhilosophyOfLife #Psychoanalysis