The backfire effect is a psychological phenomenon where individuals react to contrary evidence or arguments by becoming more entrenched in their existing beliefs or opinions, rather than changing their minds. Instead of updating their beliefs in response to new information, individuals may reject or resist information that challenges their pre-existing beliefs, leading to a reinforcement of their original viewpoint.

Sometimes proving someone wrong only reinforces their

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