Stoic Coffee Break
226 - Cognitive Dissonance
Oct 3, 2022
This podcast delves into the fascinating topic of cognitive dissonance, discussing why humans cling to their belief systems despite contradictory evidence. It explores the challenges of changing beliefs and offers strategies for fostering curiosity and integrating new information.
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- Humans tend to cling to their belief systems even in the face of contradictory evidence, often influenced by external authorities.
- Changing beliefs is challenging because it triggers cognitive dissonance - the tension between contradictory beliefs.
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The Power of Belief Systems
Humans tend to cling to their belief systems even in the face of contradictory evidence. This is due to the malleability and flexibility of the human mind, which develops a belief system based on experiences, culture, and upbringing. As we gain more knowledge and experience, we start turning opinions and judgments into rigid beliefs, often influenced by external authorities. These beliefs become tenacious and resistant to change, leading us to ignore or deny new information. The mind gravitates towards the status quo and resists revising old views.
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