SH88: Cognitive dissonance or why we don't always follow our beliefs

SH88: Cognitive dissonance or why we don't always follow our beliefs

In this episode, we dive into the concept of cognitive dissonance, where our thoughts and actions conflict, causing discomfort and the need to resolve this inconsistency. We explore everyday examples, such as pretending to enjoy a course you disliked or justifying an expensive but unsatisfactory purchase. Cognitive dissonance often forces us to either change our actions or alter our beliefs to ease the mental tension. We also discuss how our brains perform mental gymnastics to rationalize our choices, sometimes even reinforcing false beliefs. Through intriguing examples and studies, we highlight the impact of cognitive dissonance on our emotions and decision-making, providing insights into why we sometimes cling to certain beliefs despite evidence to the contrary.

Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/cognitive-dissonance-or-why-we-don-t-always-follow-our-beliefs

Links: Human Factors in Diving 2 day face to face course: https://www.thehumandiver.com/hfid-level-2

Website: Thehumandiver.com

Tags: English, Cognitive Biases, Diving, Psychology, Jenny Lord, Stress

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