High Scepticism + High Humility = Scientist. Editor. Indecisive. “Let’s test it.”
Good for high-stakes, irreversible decisions. System 2 thinking is slow and effortful. But if you do this too often or too long, you miss the window or other opportunities.
High Scepticism + Low Humility = Critic. Troll. Red Hat. “You are wrong.”
Good for stress-testing and auditing. To prevent/anticipate failures. But it’s toxic and demoralizing if you do it too much.
Low Scepticism + High Humility = Intern. Follower. Cultist. “Tell me what to do.”
Good for rapid learning and emergencies. To learn patterns from a master or obey the firefighter’s orders. But without scepticism, you’re manipulable and a vector for bad ideas.
Low Scepticism + Low Humility = Bureaucrat. Visionary. Fanatic. “I know it.”
Good for action under uncertainty, and sales. Drives a bias for action. Irrational confidence helps transfer beliefs. But fanatics / bureaucrats can accelerate / decelerate dangerously.
We are each of these at different times.
Each has its place.