Beliefs don't change #facts. Unfortunately, most of the time facts don't change #beliefs.

#CriticalThinking #CogtitiveDissonance #ThoughtForTheDay

When you begin expressing your opinion on a divisive topic like #politics or #religion, do you want a dialogue or to give a speech? Are you open to differing opinions? Are you using language that encourages someone else to participate? I believe one of the primary impediments to dialogue today is that many participants don't want it. #CriticalThinking #CogtitiveDissonance
using MRIs and studying blood flow it has been found that when a deeply held belief is challenged we react the same way we would as if we were being attacked by a bear. #CriticalThinking #CogtitiveDissonance #beliefs

Mike Lindell’s firm told to pay $5 million in ‘Prove Mike Wrong’ election-fraud challenge. Lindell claimed to have evidence that China interfered with the US 2020 election. Only one challenge was submitted. It is easier to hold onto your conspiracies if you never test their veracity. #CriticalThinking #CogtitiveDissonance #ConspiracyTheories #ElectionFraud #2020electionfraud

https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2023/04/20/mike-lindell-prove-wrong-contest/

Mike Lindell’s firm told to pay $5 million in ‘Prove Mike Wrong’ election-fraud challenge

The MyPillow founder and election denier offered the money to anyone who could disprove his claim about data he said showed China manipulated the 2020 U.S. election.

The Washington Post