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> I have defended him and said things I really didn't believe or support because I was put in a defensive position. This is amazing cognitive dissonance. This
by web007 10y ago
> I have defended him and said things I really didn't believe or support because I was put in a defensive position.
This is amazing cognitive dissonance. This is the reason "they" are "idiots" - not because they believe what they are saying, but because they can't argue properly.
You don't have to be defensive if your position is correct, you can counter with facts. If you can't counter with facts, maybe your position is wrong.
- azrazalea 10y agoEmotion is a valid reason to hold an opinion. It may not be a good reason in many cases, but it isn't invalid. Having facts to back up your position is good thing, but not having facts backing it up doesn't automatically mean it is an incorrect position to hold.