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There's nothing wrong with trusting yourself. On the contrary, self-confidence is linked to almost every element involved in a happy and fulfilling life. It provides greater motivation and more resilience, improves relationships, and strengthens your sense of authenticity.
But take it too far and you become impossible to put up with, behaving as if you are more important than other people — arrogant — and might even end up featured on the subreddit 'Confidently Incorrect.'
As we've already shown you in our previous publications here, here, and here, this online community is dedicated to taking down people who proudly make false statements. It's the ultimate online purgatory for liars. Continue scrolling to check out its latest "visitors."
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#1
“You Should Speak English”
#2
My God
"No one enjoys being wrong. It’s an unpleasant emotional experience for all of us," psychologist Guy Winch, Ph.D., said. "The question is how do we respond when it turns out we were wrong—when there wasn’t enough milk left for coffee, when we hit traffic and missed the flight, or when we find out the man who sat in jail for five years based on our identification was innocent all along?"
"Some of us admit we were wrong and say, 'Oops, you were right. We should have gotten more milk.' Some of us kind of imply we were wrong, but we don't do so explicitly or in a way that is satisfying to the other person: 'We had plenty of time to get to the airport on time if the traffic hadn’t been unusually bad. But fine, we’ll leave earlier next time.'"
"But some people refuse to admit they're wrong, even in the face of overwhelming evidence: 'They let him go because of DNA evidence and another dude's confession? Ridiculous! That’s the guy! I saw him!'"
#3
Redditor Thinks Atheists Are The Obnoxious Ones
#4
But We've Been To The Moon
#5
Still My Most Favorite One Yet
Adam Jeff 2 years ago
This 'proof' is not correct. While the uranium decay chain does end in lead, not all lead originates that way. Some quantity of all the stable lead isotopes was created directly in supernovae, and lead-204 is created exclusively that way. (Obviously, the Earth is more than 4000 years old. But the proof is not that simple).
Winch thinks that when a person pushes back against the facts, when they simply cannot admit that they were wrong in any circumstance, everything boils down to their ego. Their sense of self.
"Some people have such a fragile ego, such brittle self-esteem, such a weak 'psychological constitution,' that admitting they made a mistake or that they were wrong is fundamentally too threatening for their egos to tolerate," the psychologist said.
#6
When Americans Think English Is The Only Language :
#7
So Explain These 10 Billionaires
Black Pearl 2 years ago
This is why I hate that so many people call Native Americans Indian. It's not the right label and it can cause stupid things like this to happen.
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#9
Oh, Lavern
Izzy Curer 2 years ago (edited)
"And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end." Revelations 1:8
These people can't admit they're wrong, so their defense mechanisms do something remarkable to avoid it. They literally distort their perception of reality to make it (reality) less threatening.
"Their defense mechanisms protect their fragile ego by changing the very facts in their mind, so they are no longer wrong or culpable," Winch said.
"As a result, they come up with statements, such as, 'I checked in the morning, and there was enough milk, so someone must have finished it.'"
#10
This Online Review And 3 People That Saw It As Helpful
#11
Uh, No
#12
Healthcare = Gun
#13
Wireless PC's Don't Exist
Usually, when it's pointed out that they don't see things as they are, these people double down. "In our ... example, they will insist that their erroneous identification of the robber was correct despite DNA evidence and a confession from a different person."
"When confronted, they will continue to insist or pivot to attacking anyone who tries to argue otherwise and to disparage the sources of the contradictory information."
#14
Sometimes, I Wish Democrats Were As Cool As Republicans Think They Are
#15
Milk
#16
Man Thinks Australians Were Oppressed During The Pandemic To Justify The 2nd Amendment
#17
First Boycotts, Now Socialism: Hercules Needs To Get A Dictionary
People who repeatedly resort to this kind of behavior are, by definition, psychologically fragile. And they don't like it.
"[Such an] assessment is often difficult for people to accept, because to the outside world, they look as if they're confidently standing their ground and not backing down, things we associate with strength. But psychological rigidity is not a sign of strength, it is an indication of weakness," Winch highlighted.
#18
Full-Throated Incorrectness About Us Knife Crime vs. UK Knife Crime
#19
I Saw This On Facebook And Instantly Thought Of This Sub
#20
Obama's Birth Place
#21
Dumba*s
"These people are not choosing to stand their ground; they’re compelled to do so in order to protect their fragile egos. Admitting we are wrong is unpleasant, it is bruising for any ego. It takes a certain amount of emotional strength and courage to deal with that reality and own up to our mistakes," Winch said.
Most of us feel uncomfortable when we're reminded of our imperfection, but we get over it. We take the L. And it's definitely something worth patting ourselves on the back for.
#22
The Golden Rule: Never Disagree With The Grammar Bot
#23
The Last Sentence Is Really The Cherry On Top
#24
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Izzy Curer 2 years ago (edited)
I identify as a leggy bronzed model with a six pack. I'm not one, but it's about attitude, if you know what I mean.
Monday 2 years ago
I identify as a 47 year old divorced father of two who just lost his kids to his b***h ex-wife because the judge was sexist. It's all about attitude! It doesn't matter that reality sees me as a childless woman!
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BoredPandaSucks 2 years ago
I identify as a fat F*ck 50ish white American imbecile so..........sometimes i guess it works out.
Frando Bone 2 years ago
Wait...I thought people could identify as anything they wanted now? So what's the issue with this?
Stealthzilla 2 years ago
I saw one that said he thinks he’s black because he feels perfectly comfortable saying the n word
Powercat 2 years ago (edited)
This identity thing has gone too far. Your self-image is valid but you can’t control how others perceive you, nobody can. If you identify as a nice person but you’re an a$$hole to everyone all the time, nobody will see you as a nice person and you can’t get mad at people for not finding you nice. It applies to anything you can identify as. Even if you’re a straight white cis-male, people (especially strangers) will perceive you differently than how you perceive yourself. Being perceived differently than how you feel about yourself doesn’t make you special. Every single human being deals with this. Your loved ones will know you for who you truly are and treat you accordingly if they respect and love you. You can’t expect the same from strangers. Get over it.
Fenchurch 2 years ago
I have been thinking this quite a lot. Power to everyone who wants to live how they want and not be harmed, but we can’t keep trying to control what other people see, think or understand against their will. A lot of suffering comes from worrying what other people think, feeling harmed by what they think and trying to change their mind when they are not open to it. It actually makes them dig in more against you. I see it all the time in my own life and in the media. People think shouting louder and angrier works. Counselors say “you can’t control what other people do but you can control your reaction.” It’s hard but possible to learn how to manage emotional responses instead of reacting to every trigger that makes you more miserable than the other person who doesn’t care you are miserable. Bullies thrive on negative attention and feel pleasure when you react. If they see a reaction, they won the game. Better to find your people who like you without coercion
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Irish woman abroad 2 years ago
I identify as an Irish person (because I am!) and I disown this "Irish Latino" idiot.
A B C the Third 2 years ago
Don't get me started about metric people. They're the WORST per meter! /s
Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago
You must be related to Rachel Dolezal. She (a white woman of Scandinavian descent) was the head of the NAACP in Spokane, WA and claimed to be African American. She kept her tan up & had her hair permed. When it came to light that she was NOT African American she was fired. She went all over claiming she "identified" as African American, so therefore her being fired was wrongful termination. The press ate her alive.
AnnwylTheBloodyLovesFerghus 2 years ago
Que barbaridad! The pendejismo is strong with this one.
AnnwylTheBloodyLovesFerghus 2 years ago
I identify as a Viking berserker wearing an Aztec headdress. Married to Roarke. Get the h*ll outta my face!
TheReader19 2 years ago
I identify as your bog standard billionaire, but my lying bank account says I'm just a broke middle aged woman. 😭
Bouche Clay 2 years ago
Bouche identifies as the queen of the world. I identify as her purple slave.
UselessKnowledgeFont 2 years ago
What about the Italian American running for mayor of LA who literally just claimed to be Latino due to his heritage?
Stannous Flouride 2 years ago
My half-Venezuelan daughter moved back to the US when she was 12 and the day before March 17th I asked if she was going to wear green the next day. When she asked why I said, "Because people will pinch you and my side of the family is Irish." "We are? But no they won't." "Why not?" "Because I'll punch them." As a parent I thought, 'No that's wrong.' But as a Dad I thought, 'That's my girl!' (btw- she was the tallest child of either sex in her school by about 4 inches)
Karen Evans 2 years ago
yeah, well, I identify as a tall skinny brunette - my mirror doesn't - but I do!
#25
How Stupid Can You Be?
#26
Idiot
#27
No One Can Be Spanish ! Spanish Is Only A Lenguage
#28
They Thought It Was A Transphobic Comment When It Actually Was Affirming
Passerby 2 years ago
To be fair, the sentence itself is ambiguous. It could be understood as rejection, as in the son is no longer accepted as a part of his family, or as an acceptance, as in the son is now his daughter but still his family nevertheless. I don't fault people for thinking it is a rejection. It can be read as one. I suspect this might be a dad jok gone wrong, to be honest.
#29
I Got Nothin'
#30
I’m Not A Physicist, But I’m Sure This Is Wrong
#31
When You Don't Know How Bullets Or Sound Works
#32
"New York Has The Best Pizza In The World"
Wood Carver 2 years ago
The best pizza in the world is the one you like best. My wife and I cannot agree on pizza. I like soft thick and cheezy not Detroit but not new york, particularly fond of sour dough at the moment. She likes thin and crispy and topped no more than an Italian pizza. You know who is right? No one because food preference doesn't work that way.
#33
Prnouns Are Hard
#34
As Someone Who Lives In A Country Where Assault Weapons Are Banned, I Can Confirm We All Eat Our Dogs
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Jerry Mathers 2 years ago
The scariest part of all of these is not that the folks writing them are confident or wrong. The scariest part is they are actively trying to seize power in the US and push this stupidity on everyone. They want to teach others that their fools view of the world is correct.
Dandelion Girl 2 years ago
Upside of this post: I now feel like a complete f*****g genius!! So many people in the world are so much dumber than me I must be pretty smart, right? Downside: No, humanity is just f****d
LilliVB 2 years ago
This post left me with ambivalent feelings. On one side, I'm angry and incredulous that people like this really exist and spread so much ignorance and stupidity...On the other side I feel a little bit like the nowadays Einstein, as I could have said something stupid in my life (who didn't?), but never so stupid
Deborah Rubin 1 year ago
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I fear for the future of this country. Even the world, it's just I'm mostly familiar with this country. The US. Not the Us.
SheamusFanFrom1987 2 years ago
Anyone got a spare few million or so brain cells they can part with at the moment? Because I think I lost said amount reading this thread from start to finish.
KombatBunni 2 years ago
Anyone else feel their IQ going down just by reading these? Some people are scary stupid..
AffenpinscherMom 2 years ago
Well thankfully what I cited wasn't altered. Phew, otherwise I wouldn't sounded really stupid.
Jerry Mathers 2 years ago
The scariest part of all of these is not that the folks writing them are confident or wrong. The scariest part is they are actively trying to seize power in the US and push this stupidity on everyone. They want to teach others that their fools view of the world is correct.
Dandelion Girl 2 years ago
Upside of this post: I now feel like a complete f*****g genius!! So many people in the world are so much dumber than me I must be pretty smart, right? Downside: No, humanity is just f****d
LilliVB 2 years ago
This post left me with ambivalent feelings. On one side, I'm angry and incredulous that people like this really exist and spread so much ignorance and stupidity...On the other side I feel a little bit like the nowadays Einstein, as I could have said something stupid in my life (who didn't?), but never so stupid
Deborah Rubin 1 year ago
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I fear for the future of this country. Even the world, it's just I'm mostly familiar with this country. The US. Not the Us.
SheamusFanFrom1987 2 years ago
Anyone got a spare few million or so brain cells they can part with at the moment? Because I think I lost said amount reading this thread from start to finish.
KombatBunni 2 years ago
Anyone else feel their IQ going down just by reading these? Some people are scary stupid..
AffenpinscherMom 2 years ago
Well thankfully what I cited wasn't altered. Phew, otherwise I wouldn't sounded really stupid.
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