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by Jeremy Sherman, Ph.D.
Jeremy Sherman is an evolutionary epistemologist studying the natural history and practical realities of decision making. See full bio

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The invincible man: Intentions are pure but disconnected from behavior

By Jeremy Sherman, Ph.D. on October 12, 2009 in Ambigamy

Imagine someone whose intentions are beyond reproach. He really really wants to do the right thing. He declares that he cares completely about you.  Nevertheless, his intentions have negligible effect on his actions. Read More

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