Statement: You should believe what is true.
Problem: Beliefs affect you on a subconscious level. Certain true beliefs can have adverse effects. Sometimes, these adverse effects outweigh the value (instrumental or intrinsic) of knowing the truth.
Example: Believing that one race is genetically inferior is likely to make you act in a more hostile way towards members of that race, regardless of moral commitments to treating people as individuals.
Solution: You should hold beliefs which help you reach your objectives, whatever those may be.
Problem: Beliefs affect you on a subconscious level. Certain true beliefs can have adverse effects. Sometimes, these adverse effects outweigh the value (instrumental or intrinsic) of knowing the truth.
Example: Believing that one race is genetically inferior is likely to make you act in a more hostile way towards members of that race, regardless of moral commitments to treating people as individuals.
Solution: You should hold beliefs which help you reach your objectives, whatever those may be.
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