How to Stay Sane in a World That Rewards Insanity

In a world where extremism is rewarded, individuals who embrace extreme positions gain immediate benefits such as certainty, community, and influence, but at the cost of long-term intellectual flexibility and the ability to solve complex problems. To maintain sanity, one must diversify their information sources, distinguish between stakes and truth, and seek communities that value humility over tribal loyalty, even if it means sacrificing immediate rewards for the ability to think clearly and adapt beliefs over time.