Why our brains convince us our decisions were right, even when the facts may suggest we were wrong.
Why our brains convince us our decisions were right, even when the facts may suggest we were wrong.
I wish they had used an example from history rather than searching current politics for illustrations. Doing so diverts the subject and the points being made.
I can’t believe they talked for over 5 minutes without bringing up the subject of illogical religious beliefs. Try convincing a convert that he or she made a mistake. But maybe, as #1 suggests, that would have further muddled the subject.
Other than religion, the most obvious instance of this effect is with marriage. Nobody ever admits they made a mistake marrying their spouse until the divorce.