Your Supporters Are Ruining the Value of Your Opinion

There are few things as powerful as money, fame and acceptance.

Unfortunately, this combination can become so strong of a force that it causes otherwise good people to lie to themselves and others to maintain it.

One of the best (or worst I should say) examples of this is in political commentary. It isn’t limited to politics, but it is absolutely rampant there.

The greater the wealth, fame and admiration you get for your opinions on issues, the more likely you are to deviate from your…