When ego is fused to mission, disconfirming evidence becomes existentially explosive.

2026-04-13 · Bits and Bobs 4/13/26

When ego is fused to mission, disconfirming evidence becomes existentially explosive.
- That doesn't harm anyone but that one person... unless that person commands significant power.

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