Logic is in the eye of the logician. — Gloria Steinem

Logic is in the eye of the logician.

Author: Gloria Steinem

Insight: We like to think logic is neutral—that if we just follow the rules of reason, we'll all arrive at the same conclusions. But anyone who's ever argued about politics, money, or what counts as "common sense" knows that's not quite true. Two people can look at the exact same situation and construct completely different logical arguments, both internally sound, because they're starting from different assumptions about what matters. This is especially true when stakes are high or values are involved. A parent might logically conclude that strict rules keep kids safe; another parent uses the same reasoning to argue that freedom builds resilience. A business owner logically cuts costs; an employee logically argues those same cuts destroy morale. Neither is being irrational—they're just prioritizing different things. Logic isn't a neutral ladder to truth; it's more like a lens we look through, shaped by our experiences, beliefs, and what we care about. The practical insight here is humbling: when someone disagrees with you "logically," they're not necessarily being illogical. They might just be looking at the world through a different lens. That doesn't make disagreements pointless, but it does suggest that understanding someone's starting point matters more than simply out-arguing them.