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

TheThinkingAtheist

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Navigating Cognitive Barriers

This chapter addresses the challenges of changing deeply held beliefs amidst conflicting information. It explores psychological concepts like cognitive dissonance and emphasizes the impact of emotions on reasoning. Through various examples, the chapter discusses strategies for fostering empathy and open dialogue in contentious discussions.

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