728: Maria Konnikova | The Confidence Game
The Jordan Harbinger Show
Perception vs. Reality: The Illusion of Self-Image
Cognitive dissonance leads individuals to maintain a positive self-image, often insisting they excel in virtues like honesty and significantly underperform in vices such as greed. This self-deception persists even in the face of contrary evidence, as people rationalize their actions to uphold their self-esteem. This phenomenon is widespread, affecting nearly all individuals unless they are clinically depressed, highlighting a fundamental human tendency to protect one's self-concept by downplaying negative behaviors.
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