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That last quotation reminded of the anecdote that begins the book *Vital Lies, Simple Truths: The Psychology of Self-Deception," by Daniel Goleman. https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=Daniel+Goleman&bi=0&bx=off&ds=30&recentlyadded=all&sortby=17&sts=t&tn=Vital+Lies%2C+Simple+Truths%3A+The+Psychology+of+Self-Deception

It's a fascinating book, and describes the purpose of self-deception as self-protection — a tradeoff between awareness and pain.

I have a list of books I find myself repeatedly recommending, and this book is on that list.

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