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Why we hide hard truths behind jargon

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Describing a catastrophic personal failure as a 'sub-optimal paradigm shift' is a fantastic way to dodge the stark truth. Intellectualization is a defense mechanism that involves engrossing oneself so deeply in the reasoning aspect of a situation that you completely ignore the reality of it. It strips the sharp edges off of difficult concepts by wrapping them in thick layers of academic vocabulary.

Why we hide hard truths behind jargon
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