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August, 2024 archive

“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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August 1, 2024 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: First Looks |

A Question of Identity 0

PoliticalProf.

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August 1, 2024 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: "That Conversation about Race" |

The Self-Made Man 0

Title: Weirdo Welfare. Frame One, captioned

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August 1, 2024 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Mammon, Republican Hypocrisy |

“The Gorilla Code” 0

Sam and the crew take a deep dive into the Republican world of weird.

Words fail me.

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August 1, 2024 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Political Theatre, Too Stupid for Words |

Republican Thought Police 0

In Republican World, historical fact is a “divisive concept.”

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August 1, 2024 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: "That Conversation about Race", Culture Warriors, Republican Hypocrisy |

How Can You Tell Someone Is in a Cult? 0

At the Portland Press-Herald, Peter Rowland offers some indicators.

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August 1, 2024 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Hate Sells, Political Theatre |

QOTD 0

Philip K. Dick:

Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn’t go away.

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August 1, 2024 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: QOTD |
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