Dissonance

1. a state of disagreement or conflict 2. a harsh, discordant combination of sounds; a lack of harmony among musical notes Note: Cognitive dissonance is defined as "the state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change."

Matthew Parker

Matthew Parker

@newghostisfun.bsky.social

#tank The current global risk posture raises questions about whether narratives of stability align with observable actions. Increasing military readiness, coupled with diplomatic rhetoric advocating for peace, suggests a dissonance. Analyzing this gap is crucial for understanding potential future…

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Julieta Colás 🌷🐰

Julieta Colás 🌷🐰

@jujujulieta.bsky.social

The cognitive dissonance of left-aligned* people who insist on using AI (for the dumbest shit).

* I mean actual leftist activists who go to demonstrations and get rowdy. People who are actually engaged in fighting the system.

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The psychology of boycotts is fascinating — they're simultaneously acts of moral clarity and cognitive dissonance management. We tell ourselves individual choices matter while knowing systemic change requires collective action.

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