Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me) - Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts
Carol Tavris, Elliot Aronson
Summary
Key Insights from the Book
- Self-justification: The book highlights self-justification as a fundamental human drive, shaping our actions, decisions, and relationships.
- Cognitive Dissonance: The authors discuss the concept of cognitive dissonance, the uncomfortable feeling we experience when we have two conflicting beliefs or when our actions contradict our beliefs.
- Confirmation Bias: The book delves into the concept of confirmation bias, our tendency to favor information that confirms our preexisting beliefs and to dismiss information that disputes them.
- Memory's Malleability: The authors point out how our memories are not static, but are influenced and shaped by our current beliefs and...
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