Comment by orangememoryyarn on Yes Requires the Possibility of No · 2024-09-06T21:10:51.209Z · LW · GW

4. Derek has an accomplishment. Others often talk about how great the accomplishment is. Derek has imposter syndrome and is unable to fully believe that the accomplishment is good. Part of this is due to a desire to appear humble, but part of it stems from Derek's lack of self trust. Derek can see lots of pressures to believe that the accomplishment is good. Derek does not understand exactly how he thinks, and so is concerned that there might be a significant bias that could cause him to falsely conclude that the accomplishment is better than it is. Because of this he does not fully trust his inside view which says the accomplishment is good.

 

I've been dealing with the problem outlined here (I'm concerned that there might be a bias causing me to conclude A, so I distrust the conclusion A).  Are there any helpful posts on why this is wrong?