cognitive dissonance
noun
: psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously
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That singular image might best encapsulate the cognitive dissonance the permeates the new UIM E1 Series Championship.
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J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
But the kinds of people who can tolerate that cognitive dissonance — their work scaffolds their privilege but also hurts the world — tend to become erratic and prone to magical thinking.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
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J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
But the kinds of people who can tolerate that cognitive dissonance — their work scaffolds their privilege but also hurts the world — tend to become erratic and prone to magical thinking.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Cognitive dissonance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cognitive%20dissonance. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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