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Jeff Turner's avatar

At what point, do people think, "oh shit, we made a BIG mistake."

It's mind numbing to experience.

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Bryan's avatar

In cases, they don't. Instead, it will be framed as someone else causing the problem or making the mistake. Motivated reasoning and denial are shockingly powerful.

For those following along at home: "Motivated reasoning is the tendency to process information in a biased way, forming judgments that align with desired conclusions rather than objective truth. It's a cognitive process where individuals seek out, interpret, and evaluate information in a way that confirms pre-existing beliefs or supports preferred outcomes. This can lead to a confirmation bias, where individuals favor information that supports their views and downplay contradictory evidence."

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Ingrid's avatar

Thank you for this concise and informative summary, even though it is alarming and discouraging.

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