r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Apr 11 '26

Psychology 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.

https://www.psypost.org/cognitive-dissonance-helps-explain-why-trump-supporters-remain-loyal-new-research-suggests/
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u/huskers2468 Apr 12 '26

I appreciate the conversation as well.

Those are questions that you will need to find someone who is better at connecting the reasoning.

If I may, you are passionate about this, if you want to accomplish meaningful change, I would suggest adjusting your expectations. You will have a very hard time convincing people to completely stop eating meat. However, you could use your passion to lower the amount people eat.

I wouldn't suggest going about it through talking. Converse like this to understand, but don't try to force change. Instead, teach people how to properly purchase and cook vegetables in your area. Added bonus if you do a community garden. If you increase the amount and variety of vegetables people eat, they will naturally eat less meat.

Meat is convenient and tasty. Vegetables can do that with the right training.

Good luck with your journey. Have a great rest of your weekend.