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Regret Now (Vol II)

Michael Inzlicht
Dec 04, 2024
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Time to talk about regrets again.

As I mentioned in the first installment of Regret Now, this monthly feature is my space to reflect on regrets, admit when I’ve changed my mind, and apologize when needed. I change my mind on the regular, but consistency seems to get more love; many people see it as a sign of strength and reliability. Maybe that’s why politicians work so hard to avoid admitting they’ve changed their mind. Some evade tough questions; others outright lie.

Take Kamala Harris, for example. When asked about her shift on a fracking ban, instead of saying something like, “I’ve learned more about how this impacts the working-class people of Pennsylvania, and I’ve changed my stance,” she insisted her values had never changed. Why didn’t she just say her thinking on the topic evolved, that she changed her mind? I don’t get it. I would’ve r…

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