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New research reveals how our brains resist changing beliefs—when confronted with contradictory info, neural activity spikes as if defending existing views. Using advanced imaging, scientists uncovered specific brain patterns tied to this mental defense, showing that stubbornness has biological roots. In today’s flood of misinformation, understanding these cognitive barriers could revolutionize critical thinking and media literacy, reminding us that changing minds is far more complex than just presenting facts.

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