Aug 10, 2011

The five stages of cognitive dissonance

An idea is introduced. Legitimate questions and objections are voiced. What follows are the five stages of cognitive dissonance:

  1. Defensiveness (and subsequent embarrassment over defensiveness)
  2. Internal consideration of original counterpoint
  3. Recognition of validity
  4. Shame
  5. Admission of wrong and reconciliation

Or, at least—upon reflection—that’s apparently how *I* do it.

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