Sometimes people hold a core belief that is very strong. When they are presented with evidence that works against that belief, the new evidence cannot be accepted. It would create a feeling that is extremely uncomfortable, called Cognitive Dissonance. And because it is so important to protect the core belief, they will rationalize, ignore & even deny anything that doesnt fit in with the core belief. -- Frantz Fanon (1925-1961) Martinique-born Afro-French psychiatrist, philosopher, revolutionary, & writer
Posted on: Sat, 17 May 2014 23:24:39 +0000
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