• Lvxferre
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    9 months ago

    I think that I got it. The def mismatch wasn’t on the word “rational”, but rather on “to expect”. Based on your example you’re using it for “to anticipate, to predict”; I was reading it as “to hope, to demand”.

    Now I agree with your point - yes, it’s irrational to predict/anticipate that humans will act rationally. [Sorry for the confusion]

    • essell@beehaw.orgOP
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      9 months ago

      No worries! Thanks for the discussion and offering your insights. I’m impressed by your clarity and discernment.