the i dont care about politics anymore thread

[unsunghero]

Originally Posted by walfreyydo [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You understand that anecdotal evidence doesn't equate to fact right?

Youve made a predetermined assumption based on your opinion that Fauci lied and the lab leak is real. (Because you equate Fauci with "liberals" and science as undermining your religious beliefs). You've only accepted information which bolsters that predetermined opinion, and reject information which may undermine your predetermined opinion.

In large part, this phenomenon happens with almost every fervent right winger out there (but in some cases, people on the left too, but much less so), so rest assured its not just you.

Theres a term for this, its called cognitive dissonance. Rejecting information which undermines an opinion you refuse to change.

It’s a minor thing, but Fauci admitted at one point he lied about the efficacy of masks in order to prevent a rush on PPE equipment which he claimed to want to save for frontline healthcare workers. There may be some more minor ones, I really haven’t been studying Fauci’s statements

Also, cognitive dissonance is the psychological stress itself, so the statement would be “you are rejecting information which runs contrary to your belief to AVOID cognitive dissonance” but I still understood what u meant

Edit: the way to remember the correct use of the term cognitive dissonance is to think of the EQ bards abilities, I believe one song bard’s use has the word “dissonance” in it which implies pain or discomfort to those hearing it

[Jibartik]

what is this infrastructure for ants

[unsunghero]

Originally Posted by Whale biologist [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

dissonance is the absence of harmony; as in conflict between holding two incompatible ideas simultaneously - cognitive(thought) dissonance.

That’s the definition, but in regards to the bard’s ability, to my knowledge it either deals damage and/or debuffs, I believe damages. This implies that the notes are so grating, so disharmonious, that they actually cause discomfort or pain

Cognitive dissonance is a term for the stress or discomfort itself resulting from the disharmony

Another example: I do some action that goes against my character such as punching or stealing from someone. I feel negative emotions such as shame or guilt. “That guy was an asshole anyway, he probably deserved it”. This is a thought I could have to lessen my cognitive dissonance

[unsunghero]

Originally Posted by Jibartik [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Horza!

She makes some good points in this video and to Stelter’s credit, he lets her speak and doesn’t constantly interrupt with objections. That seems to be a lost art with politically biased interviewers these days

[Horza]

Originally Posted by Jibartik [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

So they knocked the BUILD back better infrastructure plan down a little over a trillion.

They kept the child tax credit.

Wait.... What did they take out? The infrastructure?

Is this infrastructure plan about infrastructure? Or socialism?

If the Democrats do it then it's socialism, you watch enough Tucker to know that already.

[Elizondo]

Originally Posted by Horza [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If the Democrats do it then it's socialism, you watch enough Tucker to know that already.

Dems abandoned Socialism a long time ago

They full on hardcore hammer and sickle now

[Jibartik]

Originally Posted by unsunghero [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

She makes some good points in this video and to Stelter’s credit, he lets her speak and doesn’t constantly interrupt with objections. That seems to be a lost art with politically biased interviewers these days

I almost get the vibe that inside he's like "yep, yep, yep, thats the way it is now it sucks yep preach on sister I have to say this shit yep yep"

[Horza]

Originally Posted by Elizondo [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Dems abandoned Socialism a long time ago

They full on hardcore hammer and sickle now

Leninist-Bidenism is real, you fools! Don't forget to eat your horse paste.

[Jibartik]

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[Ooloo]

Originally Posted by walfreyydo [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You understand that anecdotal evidence doesn't equate to fact right?

Youve made a predetermined assumption based on your opinion that Fauci lied and the lab leak is real. (Because you equate Fauci with "liberals" and science as undermining your religious beliefs). You've only accepted information which bolsters that predetermined opinion, and reject information which may undermine your predetermined opinion.

In large part, this phenomenon happens with almost every fervent right winger out there (but in some cases, people on the left too, but much less so), so rest assured its not just you.

Theres a term for this, its called cognitive dissonance. Rejecting information which undermines an opinion you refuse to change.

No that's called confirmation bias, and you are exhibiting it hard in this very post. "Well, SOMETIMES people on the left do it, but it's almost always people on the right!!!". How could you even make such a statement? Do you have clairvoyant access to the totality of statements made by both left and right? Both sides do it all the time, because the vast majority of all people are too prideful to admit error.

Mainstream media outlets prey on this exact tendency also. They tell you things they know you want to hear and already agree with. MSNBC is extremely guilty of this, they literally never have on an opposing guest. It's a never-ending circle jerk of "trump bad even though he hasn't been president for ten months now", and essentially zero criticism of biden. And when they get something wrong, they just stop talking about it, they never issue an honest correction. This ensures they have a core audience who will always tune in, religiously, and make them money. Fox does it too of course. The only network left with any journalistic credibility is c-span, and lo-and-behold almost nobody watches it!