The Dangers of 'Willful Blindness'
by Margaret Heffernan
201314 min
Margaret Heffernan examines the phenomenon of willful blindness and why we ignore the obvious at our peril.
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Five of Swords
A conflict where winning comes at too high a cost, leaving isolation or bad blood in its wake.
defeatconflictbetrayalhostilityhollow victoryintimidationdishonor
Why This Mapping?
The Five of Swords reveals conflict and hollow victory. Margaret Heffernan exposes how betrayal and willful blindness lead to loss.
Reflection Questions
- •Where am I fighting a losing battle?
- •What creates conflict in my life and is it worth it?
- •How can I disengage from this toxicity?