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“I Don’t Care If It’s True, It’s What I Believe” 0

At Psychology Today Blogs, Jessica Koehler explores why persons cling to beliefs even when they are demonstrably false, aka “belief persistence,” and offers some techniques for combating it. A snippet:

Politics is a domain rife with belief perseverance. Political beliefs are often deeply ingrained and tied to one’s identity, making them particularly resistant to change. This is evident in how people consume news and information. Individuals tend to gravitate towards media sources that align with their existing political beliefs, reinforcing their viewpoints while dismissing opposing perspectives.

Given the debased state of dis coarse discourse, this is a valuable read; I commend it to your attention.

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