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Believing in order to Belong

In My Tribe • 546 implied HN points • 23 May 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Beliefs Ideologies Social influence Cognitive dissonance Group dynamics
  1. We often choose our beliefs based on who we trust and want to belong to, rather than just the truth of those beliefs. Our need for acceptance can heavily influence what we believe.
  2. False beliefs can create a strong sense of identity within a group, making them appealing even if they're not true. It's easier to bond over unique beliefs that set us apart from others.
  3. Many political and social beliefs can't be easily proven or disproven, causing people to cling to their views to fit into their tribe. This makes discussions around these beliefs more about belonging than finding common ground.

Top Links 544 The US housing market is stuck. The "dim Sum death cross". How young women are overtaking men & brands are triggering cognitive dissonance.

Chartbook • 400 implied HN points • 28 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Housing Market Economic Trends Social Issues Demographics Cognitive dissonance
  1. The US housing market is currently not moving, which means buying or selling homes is very slow right now.
  2. Young women are becoming more successful than men in many areas, changing the usual dynamics in society.
  3. Brands are creating confusion for people, leading them to think differently about their products and values.

the fracture

bad cattitude • 295 implied HN points • 11 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media influence Cognitive dissonance Political Psychology Echo Chambers Public Perception
  1. Media can create a strong belief system that isolates people from different perspectives. When they only hear one viewpoint, it makes it harder for them to accept opposing ideas.
  2. People often double down on their beliefs when faced with evidence against them. This is because admitting they were wrong is too uncomfortable for them.
  3. Social media has disrupted traditional media's control, allowing diverse voices to be heard. This shift is challenging for those who want to maintain their monopoly on information.

Losing my Religion, 2e

KCKlatt’s Substack • 2 HN points • 22 Sep 24
🚌 Education Academia Research Nutrition Career Cognitive dissonance
  1. Navigating academic life can create a lot of confusion, especially when you see a gap between the ideals of research and the reality of how things operate. It can feel frustrating when the focus is more on getting published than on genuine discoveries.
  2. The pressure to publish often leads to questionable practices in research, which can hurt the integrity of the work. Many people in academia are just trying to survive in a system that doesn’t set them up for real success.
  3. Finding a supportive environment in academia is tough, and it's important to constantly question what the true mission of academic work is. Many academics feel like they’re in a game where they have to compete rather than collaborate.
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Mapping Reality: Trump Reigns but Musk Rules

Dr. Pippa's Pen & Podcast • 47 implied HN points • 08 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political landscape Election Analysis Media influence Cognitive dissonance
  1. Many people feel confused and uncertain about political events, especially related to Trump. This confusion is mostly felt by those who are not involved in corruption.
  2. Just like maps can distort our view of the world, our understanding of politics can also be flawed. The way we perceive political power can be influenced by how it's presented.
  3. There’s a significant problem with the information we rely on, making it hard to understand the true political landscape. We need to rethink how we gather and interpret this information.

The behavior-changing power of questions

New Things with Eric Athas • 19 implied HN points • 16 Jun 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness Behavior Change Self-reflection Cognitive dissonance Questioning
  1. Become aware of your urges before acting upon them.
  2. Asking yourself questions like 'Do I really need to do this right now?' can help change your behaviors positively.
  3. The act of asking questions can alter behaviors for the better, creating cognitive dissonance if actions don't align with responses.

Public Speaking vs. Arrogance

Muslim Musings • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jun 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Beliefs Public Speaking Humility Cognitive dissonance
  1. In the heart of every Muslim, arrogance is seen as a great sin, challenging one's belief and sincerity.
  2. There is a conflict between humility and public speaking, as the act of speaking in front of others can feel contradictory for those trying to remain humble.
  3. The resolution to the dilemma lies in externalizing the 'teacher role' when speaking, attributing the status to the role itself and not to the individual occupying it.