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Why is it so hard to admit we're wrong?
In this episode, Mormonish dives into the fascinating and often uncomfortable ideas presented in Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson.
This popular book explores the powerful psychological mechanisms of self-justification, cognitive dissonance, and the stories we tell ourselves to protect our beliefs, decisions, and identities—even when the evidence suggests we may have gotten things wrong.
With our guests Kendel Christensen and Cameron Stringham, we discuss how these insights apply to everyday life, relationships, politics, religion, and personal growth.
Why do people double down on mistaken beliefs instead of changing their minds? How do intelligent, well-meaning people convince themselves that they are right? And what can we do to become more open to correction and self-reflection?
Join us for a lively conversation about one of the most important—and humbling—books on human behavior ever written.
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Why is it so hard to admit we're wrong?
In this episode, Mormonish dives into the fascinating and often uncomfortable ideas presented in Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson.
This popular book explores the powerful psychological mechanisms of self-justification, cognitive dissonance, and the stories we tell ourselves to protect our beliefs, decisions, and identities—even when the evidence suggests we may have gotten things wrong.
With our guests Kendel Christensen and Cameron Stringham, we discuss how these insights apply to everyday life, relationships, politics, religion, and personal growth.
Why do people double down on mistaken beliefs instead of changing their minds? How do intelligent, well-meaning people convince themselves that they are right? And what can we do to become more open to correction and self-reflection?
Join us for a lively conversation about one of the most important—and humbling—books on human behavior ever written.
Thank you so much for watching Mormonish Podcast!
***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast:
If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here:
Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3)
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****WE HAVE MERCH! ****
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You can get your own quote to attend our Post-Mormon Celebration Cruise by visiting - kheskethtravel.com/post-mormon-celebration-cruise
And you can get more info on the cruise by visiting - mormondiscussionpodcast.org/post-mormon-celebration-cruise
We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much!
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Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com
Mormonish Podcast is not associated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
#mormonish #lds #mormon #exmormon #postmormon #religion #news, #ldschurch #comeuntochrist #churchofjesuschrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #byu #byui #josephsmith #comefollowme #polygamy #bookofmormon #becauseofhim #hearhim #ldstemple
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