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[Rebroadcast] How to Stop Justifying Yourself

The OptimalWork Podcast

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The Psychology of Self-Justification and Cognitive Dissonance

This chapter delves into how self-justification shapes individual narratives and influences perceptions of reality. It examines the psychological mechanisms behind defending one's actions, even in the face of contradictory evidence, through diverse examples from psychology and the legal realm.

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