Selective Perception
Through Cognitive Dissonance 

 
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 If we could remember everything we ever saw, hear all the sounds in our world, feel every sensation that touches our skin, we would go mad.

We have evolved to selectively perceive the world around us. It is a natural defense mechanism for us to nurture our blind spots. But this defense mechanism can also get us into a lot of trouble.

 Listen to the interview with the author of this book and consider the implications of nurturing our blind spot. Maybe we can learn something from her. 

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Check your blind spot... 
Don't let the facts backfire...
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