
The Brick Wall Brain: Why Aren't Facts Changing Minds?
TheThinkingAtheist
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Breaking Down Mental Barriers
This chapter explores cognitive dissonance and its role in hindering individuals from accepting new information that contradicts their beliefs. It discusses the emotional investments that create psychological barriers, likening them to 'brick walls' that prevent critical thinking. The conversation highlights the complexities of changing entrenched beliefs and offers strategies for more effective communication amid differing viewpoints.
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