[P1] OT: Setting up Public Wi-Fi

[Harry D. Corsover]

On Mar 15, 2004, at 3:23 AM, gwallace wrote:

> When I say "I choose to believe" I am consciously aware that this is 
> an ambiguous situation, so I contend it is not rationalization.  That 
> would require that I believe I am right and keep my doubts buried 
> somewhere in my subconscious. (But then I suppose some would say I'm 
> rationalizing again).  After reading the various opinions posted here 
> and talking to others here in the real world, I've made a decision for 
> my own situation.  Others must do the same for theirs. Thanks for such 
> an interesting discussion.

I just heard an interesting definition of rationalization (and one that 
does not require anything to be buried deep in the unconscious). I'll 
paraphrase here, since I don't have the source at hand. First, the 
person defined "rationalize" as rational lies. In context, 
rationalizing is the use of logical "lies" that we tell ourselves to 
justify an emotionally-based decision. So, to rephrase, first we make a 
decision based on emotion, then we come up with rational-sounding 
"reasons" to back up our decision. This is a very basic concept in 
sales. Appeal to emotion, and help the person rationalize their buying 
decision.

Regards,

Harry Corsover


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