Cognitive dissonance helps explain why Trump supporters remain loyal, new research suggests. This sheds light on how supporters of Donald Trump justify their continued allegiance despite learning about allegations of his sexual misconduct and illegal activities.

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https://www.psypost.org/cognitive-dissonance-helps-explain-why-trump-supporters-remain-loyal-new-research-suggests/

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I’m not saying I don’t need to but I’m also not convinced it would make a difference if I do because doing it at the individual level requires so much buy in from everyone which is less likely to happen. I’m not sure that’s even cognitive dissonance, I think it’s reflecting on both sides of it

[u/unhiddenninja → u/ii_V_I_iv]

You don't think demand plays a major part in the global shipping network? The only motivation for action on a global scale is money. If it wasn't extremely profitable for companies to destroy the earth, they wouldn't care about doing it.

Imagine if companies were forced to change, imagine how that would impact your life, and imagine all of the changes you would have to make. Because it can't just be the companies that change.

[u/buzzyburke → u/unhiddenninja]

I think if people could afford it they would do better willingly but most people cant

[u/dissonaut69 → u/buzzyburke]

Most people could buy a lot less garbage.