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Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)
Book • 2007
This book by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson delves into the psychological mechanisms behind self-justification, using anecdotal, historical, and scientific evidence.
It explains how cognitive dissonance leads people to create fictions that absolve them of responsibility, restoring their belief in their own morality and intelligence.
The authors discuss various examples, including political decisions, marital conflicts, and medical errors, to illustrate how self-justification can lead to harmful consequences.
The updated edition includes new examples and an extended discussion on how to live with dissonance, learn from it, and potentially forgive oneself.
It explains how cognitive dissonance leads people to create fictions that absolve them of responsibility, restoring their belief in their own morality and intelligence.
The authors discuss various examples, including political decisions, marital conflicts, and medical errors, to illustrate how self-justification can lead to harmful consequences.
The updated edition includes new examples and an extended discussion on how to live with dissonance, learn from it, and potentially forgive oneself.
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Mentioned in 17 episodes
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James Doty in the context of self-deception and the narratives people create about themselves.
James Doty in the context of self-deception and the narratives people create about themselves.
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Does Manifestation Really Work? Top Neuroscientist on the Power of Intention | Dr. James Doty
Recommended by Harry Max as one of his favorite books, highlighting the psychological efforts to maintain self-identity in the face of cognitive dissonance.
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Quagmires
Mentioned to highlight how our brains are wired for self-justification, impacting our ability to embrace disruption.
Disruptive Thinking - Book Summary
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Peter Attia as one of his favorite books, exploring cognitive biases and self-justification.
Peter Attia as one of his favorite books, exploring cognitive biases and self-justification.
#130 - Carol Tavris, Ph.D. & Elliot Aronson, Ph.D.: Recognizing and overcoming cognitive dissonance
Recommended by Peter Attia as one of the most brilliant books he has read and frequently gifted, exploring cognitive dissonance and mental models.
Peter Attia as one of the most brilliant books he has read and frequently gifted, exploring cognitive dissonance and mental models.
#183 Longevity, Healthspan and Lifespan with Peter Attia MD
Recommended by Bob Glazer for its exploration of cognitive dissonance and its impact on decision-making.
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