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The Brick Wall Brain: Why Aren't Facts Changing Minds?

TheThinkingAtheist

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Understanding the Resistance to Change: The Brick Wall Brain

This chapter examines the 'brick wall brain' phenomenon, where individuals resist facts that challenge their beliefs. It highlights the psychological barriers like cognitive dissonance and confirmation bias that hinder persuasive arguments, emphasizing the emotional factors at play in human reasoning.

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