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

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Understanding Cognitive Dissonance and Its Impact on Beliefs

This chapter explores cognitive dissonance and its impact on individuals' acceptance of information that conflicts with their beliefs. Through research findings and real-world examples, it highlights the psychological mechanisms that lead people to resist changing their deeply held views.

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