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	'''Cognitive dissonance''' is ~~when someone~~ holds two (or more) contradicting beliefs ~~simultaneously~~. ~~More to the point, it's~~ when someone's professed opinions are challenged by [[Facts\|FACTS]] and [[Logic\|LOGIC]]. It is a common symptom of being [[wrong]] on the [[Internet]].		'''Cognitive dissonance''' is the psychological phenomenon in which an individual simultaneously holds two (or more) contradicting beliefs. Cognitive dissonance becomes readily apparent when someone's professed opinions are challenged by [[Facts\|FACTS]] and [[Logic\|LOGIC]]. It is a common symptom of being [[wrong]] on the [[Internet]].

	Cognitive dissonance is often exhibited by [[aspies]] who have adopted a certain opinion, hobby, ideology or gaming console as a core aspect of their identity, and who now have to reconcile themselves with the fact that their chosen identity marker is actually [[~~shit~~]].		Cognitive dissonance is often exhibited by [[aspies]] who have adopted a certain opinion, hobby, ideology, or gaming console as a core aspect of their identity, and who now have to reconcile themselves with the fact that their chosen identity marker is actually [[retarded]].

	It is also common among narcissistic failures whose [[Unwarranted Self-importance\|self-image is far too ~~grandious~~ for the shitty dead-end lives they lead]].		It is also common among narcissistic failures whose [[Unwarranted Self-importance\|self-image]] is far too grandiose for the shitty dead-end lives they lead.

	In general, it is the root psychological cause of much [[lulz]], [[drama]], [[flamewars]] and [[Lolcow\|lolmilking]].		In general, it is the root psychological cause of much [[lulz]], [[drama]], [[flamewars]] and [[Lolcow\|lolmilking]].

	== ~~Responses~~ ==		== Symptoms ==

	Common responses to experiencing cognitive dissonance include:		Common responses to experiencing cognitive dissonance include:
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	* Changing one's opinion in accordance with presented evidence		* Changing one's opinion in accordance with the presented evidence

	== Examples ==		== Examples ==

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'''Cognitive dissonance''' is when someone holds two (or more) contradicting beliefs simultaneously. More to the point, it's when someone's professed opinions are challenged by [[Facts|FACTS]] and [[Logic|LOGIC]]. It is a common symptom of being [[wrong]] on the [[Internet]].

Cognitive dissonance is often exhibited by [[aspies]] who have adopted a certain opinion, hobby, ideology or gaming console as a core aspect of their identity, and who now have to reconcile themselves with the fact that their chosen identity marker is actually [[shit]].

It is also common among narcissistic failures whose [[Unwarranted Self-importance|self-image is far too grandious for the shitty dead-end lives they lead]].

In general, it is the root psychological cause of much [[lulz]], [[drama]], [[flamewars]] and [[Lolcow|lolmilking]].

== Responses ==

Common responses to experiencing cognitive dissonance include:

* [[Rage]]
* [[Denial]]
* [[Butthurt]]
* [[Your argument is invalid|Doubling down]]
* [[Ad hominem|Attacking those who point out the hypocrisy]]
* [[Citation needed|Questioning the veracity of sources]]
* [[BAWWWW|Whining about it]]
* [[Schizophrenia|Self-delusion]]
* [[Tulpa|Trying to change reality itself]]

Common responses to experiencing cognitive dissonance do NOT include:

* Changing one's opinion in accordance with presented evidence

== Examples ==

A very partial list of people, groups or phenomena that demonstrate cognitive dissonance:

* [[Adalia Rose]]
* [[Alcoholics]]
* [[Americans]]
* [[Black Supremacy|Black supremacists]]
* [[Bronies]]
* [[Chris-chan]]
* [[Communists]]
* [[Console Wars]]
* [[Creationists]]
* [[DeviantART|DeviantART users]]
* [[DarksydePhil|DSP]]
* [[Elon Musk|Elon Musk cultists]]
* [[Eurofags]]
* [[Fat Acceptance Movement]]
* [[Homos]]
* [[Incels]]
* [[Indians]]
* [[Internet Disease]]
* [[Insane Clown Posse|Juggalos]]
* [[Liberals]]
* [[Libertarians]]
* [[Manchildren]]
* [[Moviebob]]
* [[Neo-nazi|Neo-nazis]]
* [[Noobs]]
* [[Operating system|OSfags]]
* [[PC Master Race]]
* [[Anorexia|Pro-Ana forums]]
* [[QAnon]]
* [[Retro|Retro gamers]]
* [[Russians]]
* [[Script kiddies]]
* [[SJWs]]
* [[Sonic|Sonic fans]]
* [[Star Wars|Star Wars fanboys]]
* [[Thedonald.win|Trump supporters]]
* [[Weeaboos]]

== See Also ==

* [[Unwarranted Self-importance]]
* [[Victim complex]]
* [[Hypocrisy]]

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