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Rationalization
I think most people rationalize their decision to convince themselves they made the right choice. Consider this bit of rationalization. Flip the bit to make it read any way you like.
I did/did-not spend a ton of money for my OS; therefore since I am an astute financial wizard, my OS is obviously the best.
This one is also popular, maybe even the most popular.
Since I am a technical genius, I selected the OS all the technical geniuses use, therefore it is the best OS.
The point is people defend their OS to rationalize and defend their choice. I saw a lot of it back in my Amiga days. That was a blood thirsty bunch. I'm pretty sure there was a global shoot-on-sight order on all PC users.
I did/did-not spend a ton of money for my OS; therefore since I am an astute financial wizard, my OS is obviously the best.
This one is also popular, maybe even the most popular.
Since I am a technical genius, I selected the OS all the technical geniuses use, therefore it is the best OS.
The point is people defend their OS to rationalize and defend their choice. I saw a lot of it back in my Amiga days. That was a blood thirsty bunch. I'm pretty sure there was a global shoot-on-sight order on all PC users.
Posted by mckinnej
27th Aug 2010
