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323 - Truth vs. Ego: Stoicism and the Backfire Effect
Season 1 Episode 323
Have you ever tried to change someone’s mind, only to find them doubling down on their belief instead? Or maybe you’ve felt your own defenses rise when someone challenges your deeply held views? That’s the backfire effect in action—a cognitive bias where contradictory evidence only strengthens someone’s existing beliefs. Today, we’ll explore how Stoicism can help us recognize and mitigate this bias, both in ourselves and others.
"A man who is not afraid of the truth need never fear lies."
—Seneca
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Published on 1 year ago