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#317 ‒ Reforming medicine: uncovering blind spots, challenging the norm, and embracing innovation | Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H.

The Peter Attia Drive

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The Psychology of Belief and Cognitive Dissonance

This chapter explores cognitive dissonance through a historical account of cult members anticipating an alien rescue. As the event fails to happen, the reactions of believers illustrate how individuals justify their beliefs despite contradictory evidence, revealing insights into societal behaviors.

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