A way to deal with this is to learn to notice the situation where you are likely being gullible. To quote the classic poker proverb,
If after ten minutes at the poker table you do not know who the patsy is—you are the patsy.
Maybe you feel out of your depth, maybe a great guru gives a very convincing sermon or writes something controversial but convincing on their blog/forum and wants you to follow/donate/carry the word. Or maybe a car salesperson suggests this great deal only available today. What are the symptoms of being out of your depth and likely to be taken advantage of?
A way to deal with this is to learn to notice the situation where you are likely being gullible. To quote the classic poker proverb,
Maybe you feel out of your depth, maybe a great guru gives a very convincing sermon or writes something controversial but convincing on their blog/forum and wants you to follow/donate/carry the word. Or maybe a car salesperson suggests this great deal only available today. What are the symptoms of being out of your depth and likely to be taken advantage of?