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David McRaney on How Minds Change

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CHAPTER

Understanding Belief Change

This chapter examines the intricate processes behind how people's beliefs evolve, particularly focusing on the psychological aspects of reasoning and social influences. It emphasizes the challenges of shifting deeply held views and the roles of emotional connections and narratives in fostering understanding. Through discussions on reactance, narrative transport, and moral reframing, the chapter highlights the complexities of effective communication and persuasion among differing perspectives.

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