cog·ni·tive dis·so·nance /ˈkäɡnədiv ˈdisənəns/ - "the state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change."
CW: drug use, overdoses, sexual abuse, racism, & murder.
In this episode we talk how riding down a stripper pole to hell can change your life and we explain the meaning of cognitive dissonance and how that applies to our everyday lives, including in our personal relationships as well as in our connection with politics and religion.
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• Instant Hotel reality show on Netflix to see the drama-filled world of Australian Air B&B's
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➡ Sources:
• Snopes.com for fact checking
• Origins of Cognitive Dissonance (Simply Psychology)
• Motivated Ignorance (Vox)
• 5 Facts about Fox News (Pew Research Center)
• Lil Nas X’s Sexed-Up ‘Montero’ Video Has Changed Everything for Queer Music Artists (Variety)
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