Self-Deception

Arenas of Influence – Part 3: The Lies We Tell Ourselves

7 January 2021·1096 words·6 mins

Human Systems and Behavior Self-Deception Narrating Self Cognitive Dissonance Truth vs Comfort Consumer Psychology Decision-Making and Bias Social Dynamics

Investigating the mind's tendency to construct comforting narratives, exploring the conflict between the experiencing self and the narrating self, and the implications for personal growth and societal progress.

Calling Cowardice "Realism" - Part 1: How Fear Learns to Sound Intelligent

25 October 2019·698 words·4 mins

Human Systems and Behavior Fear Rationalization Psychology Behavior Reasoning Self-Deception Decision-Making and Bias Social Dynamics Leadership and Crisis

Examining how fear disguises itself in the language of realism, caution, and experience, allowing individuals to justify inaction while maintaining self-respect.

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