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Kermit Roosevelt III on Theodore Roosevelt And Cultural Movements (PT 2)

The Daily Stoic

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Navigating Cognitive Dissonance and Historical Truth

The challenge lies in holding contradictory ideas, as there is a natural tendency to seek coherence and make sense of the world. This often leads to overlooking inconvenient truths and battling cognitive dissonance. It's essential to swim against this tide, as historical truths are rarely pleasant or reassuring, and narratives that offer comfort may not align with history, but instead veer towards propaganda or fiction.

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