Cognitive Dissonance
Rich and Adam delve into the concept of cognitive dissonance and how it contributes to the great divide in America. They discuss the impact of confirmation bias and the difficulty of changing someone's entrenched beliefs, whether they lean towards Trump or have a super liberal perspective. The conversation explores the connection between disenfranchisement, tribalism, and the need for a sense of identity and belonging.In this clip
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