"Reflection doesn't reliably do what we kept claiming it did. The trouble isn't that people refuse to think. They think constantly. Much of that reasoning is simply in the service of conclusions already chosen."
"Careful deliberation often reinforces intuitions that would not survive much scrutiny on their own. Reflection isn't neutral. It behaves differently depending on where you aim it."
Research indicates that motivated reasoning leads individuals to defend their pre-existing beliefs rather than revise them. Analytic ability can enhance sophisticated rationalization rather than protect against bias. Effective judgment arises from a combination of humility, open-mindedness, and holistic thinking alongside reflection. Reflection does not guarantee unbiased thinking; instead, it often reinforces existing intuitions, particularly when directed at one's own beliefs or political opponents, highlighting the complexities of cognitive processes in reasoning.
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