PsycHacks
PsycHacks
Orion Taraban
Episode 219: What is conviction?
2 minutes Posted Sep 11, 2022 at 3:00 pm.
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The word "conviction" has a mystery inside of it that is revealed by examining its etymological origins. It comes from the Latin words "con," meaning "with," and "vincere," meaning "to conquer." "Conviction" literally means "with conquering," or -- perhaps more felicitously -- "with victory." But victory over what? I'll discuss more in this episode.

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