There is a common mistake in modeling humans, to think that they are simple. Assuming that “human chose a goal X” implies “human will take actions that optimally reach X” would be silly. Likewise assuming that humans can accurately observe their own internal state is silly. Humans have a series of flaws and limitations that obscure the simple abstractions of goal and belief. However, saying that goals and beliefs do not exist is a bit much. They are still useful in many cases and for many people.
By the way, it sounds a little like you’re referring to so some particular set of beliefs. I think naming them explicitly would add clarity.
There is a common mistake in modeling humans, to think that they are simple. Assuming that “human chose a goal X” implies “human will take actions that optimally reach X” would be silly. Likewise assuming that humans can accurately observe their own internal state is silly. Humans have a series of flaws and limitations that obscure the simple abstractions of goal and belief. However, saying that goals and beliefs do not exist is a bit much. They are still useful in many cases and for many people.
By the way, it sounds a little like you’re referring to so some particular set of beliefs. I think naming them explicitly would add clarity.