Certainty vs. Aiming at Confidence

We should aim for rational confidence in these sorts of pursuits because certainty is a mere will-o’-the-wisp. Finite minds simply can’t pull it off. Though the distinction between aiming at certainty and aiming at confidence is somewhat subtle, it makes a big difference.

Consider a few more beliefs: 

• My airplane will arrive at its destination safely. 

• Smith is guilty of the crime.