Cognitive dissonance describes reactions some humans have to information or data they're exposed to that's outside the realm of what they can readily accept or believe. One's sense of incredulity in response to this information or data makes one doubt its authenticity, often because it flies in the face of their pre-existing beliefs or ideations.
Surely, prophetic authors like Ayn Rand and George Orwell are turning over in their graves!
Surely, prophetic authors like Ayn Rand and…
Cognitive dissonance describes reactions some humans have to information or data they're exposed to that's outside the realm of what they can readily accept or believe. One's sense of incredulity in response to this information or data makes one doubt its authenticity, often because it flies in the face of their pre-existing beliefs or ideations.