> "They wouldn't do it if it didn't work" should be added to lists of logical fallacies.
Exactly. Other reasons for doing something include:
- Thinking that it works, when it doesn't - in particular, reality is messy, and you can often get away believing in bullshit, as long as your peers believe in the same bullshit too.
- It not working for the company in general, but working for them individually to scam their own employer or boost their careers (related: CV-driven development in software).
- It not working, but the profit is made off making you believe they do it because it works.
Exactly. Other reasons for doing something include:
- Thinking that it works, when it doesn't - in particular, reality is messy, and you can often get away believing in bullshit, as long as your peers believe in the same bullshit too.
- It not working for the company in general, but working for them individually to scam their own employer or boost their careers (related: CV-driven development in software).
- It not working, but the profit is made off making you believe they do it because it works.