This extremely timely episode of Brain Science features an interview with Dr. Carol Tavris, co-author of the newly released third edition of Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts. Cognitive Dissonance was actually discovered back in 1956 and it is one of the most well-replicated phenomena in experimental psychology. It also impacts many aspects of our lives, including politics, which is why I am grateful to have Dr. Tavris back on the podcast to help us explore this fascinating, but also disturbing topic. Links and References: Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts • by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson--- add aerio link Books and Ideas 43 • with Carol Tavris • • Find this under episode extras in the mobile app • • Please visit http://brainsciencepodcast.com • for additional references and episode transcripts. Please Visit Our Sponsors: TextExpander at textexpander.com/podcasts

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