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Monthly Archives: February 2010

Cognitive Dissonance: Why Mass Delusions Persist

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Toban Wiebe

Cognitive dissonance theory explains how people come to justify foolish beliefs, and offers insight into how we can overcome our biases. Continue reading →

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