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Here are some reasons I collected that can explain why we have wrong ideas:
Naïve realism
Egocentrism
Illusion of transparency
Self-conscious emotions
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I suspect we adopt irrational positions when we have an implicit choice available and our frame of mind, owing to biological factors such as stress hormone levels, favors rapid choices over thoughtful reflection on the circumstances we face. Dual process theory provides a decent framework for thinking about this.
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