The Left has lost its mind and can’t find its voice. I should know; I just I came face to face with their bare-knuckle ...

Cognitive dissonance is one of the most influential principles in psychology. A new paper examines the evidence and shows how ...

We all use selective logic to protect our beliefs. But what if those very beliefs are what eventually change us?

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cbc.ca There is 'cognitive dissonance' in how governments talk about climate and energy, says SFU professor Posted: April 24, 2025 | Last updated: April 24, 2025 Liberal Leader Mark Carney is ...

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pledging to fast-track energy projects in B.C. to make Canada an "energy superpower." Andy Hira, a political science professor at SFU and the lead researcher at the ...

In psychology, cognitive dissonance can occur if new information contradicts other strongly held beliefs. Such dissonance can cause people to ignore new information or even the “don’t talk to ...