Why You’ll Never Change Anyone’s Mind on Facebook: The Psychology of Online Arguments
Many of us have had the experience of bickering with friends and loved ones on social media about political, religious or ethical differences of opinion. But does any of it do any good? In this episode, we examine the persistence of belief, the difficulty in changing minds and the reasons why challenging someone with cold, hard facts may only make them MORE wed to their existing bad ideas.
Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby · Dr. Daniel Crosby
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Show Notes
Many of us have had the experience of bickering with friends and loved ones on social media about political, religious or ethical differences of opinion. But does any of it do any good?
In this episode, we examine the persistence of belief, the difficulty in changing minds and the reasons why challenging someone with cold, hard facts may only make them MORE wed to their existing bad ideas.