Why we hide hard truths behind jargon
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.

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