"So why do intelligent people consistently make such a hash of things? Because they are smart enough to talk themselves into anything. Ordinary mortals don’t engage in fancy mental gymnastics to reach conclusions that defy common sense. But intellectuals are particularly prone to this." (Shikka Dalmia, Reason Mag, 10/4/2011)
A fish out of water living in the 24 square miles surrounded by reality.
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