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Why do we want to justify our decisions, even if they appear to be irrational? The answer lies in cognitive dissonance, the mental discomfort we experience when we hold two contradictory beliefs at the same time. In A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance, first published in 1957, American social psychologist Leon Festinger investigates the problem. Festinger puts forward the idea that we have developed mechanisms to try to deal with the stress brought on by cognitive dissonance.

Finding the books that got away.The Lost Shelf is a podcast dedicated to rescuing unjustly neglected works of literature from obscurity. Each week, we invite an established author to discuss a book they regard as being unfairly neglected. Season One features some our favourite writers, including Rob Doyle, Camilla Grudova, Megan Nolan, Niamh Campbell, Lauren Oyler and Francesca Bratton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Sean O'Connor's poetry collection: *Contemplations, Visualizations, and Affirmations*

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Tibetan culture with this collection of enchanting folk tales. Curated by the author during his time in Tibet, these stories capture the essence of the regions heritage, showcasing its unique traditions and values while steering clear of external influences. Narrated by Kyle Stadelhofer, this compilation invites you to explore a world steeped in mythology and wisdom.This show includes AI-generated content.

Gordon W. Allport's 1954 book The Nature of Prejudice helped mold the ways in which psychologists investigate prejudice. But the American's work reached further than that, also helping to shape society as a whole and making a substantial contribution to the US Civil Rights Movement, as well as to the country's anti-discrimination and anti-segregation laws of the 1950s and 1960s.

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Dive deep into the fascinating world of rare books with Rare Book Chat. Hosted by Michael DiRuggiero and Jeremy O'Connor, the co-founders of The Manhattan Rare Book Company, this podcast explores the unique and often valuable items that fill the world of rare books, manuscripts, letters, photographs, archives, and more. From historical documents to literary first editions, we'll discuss the stories behind these one-of-a-kind treasures. Join us as we explore the intricacies of the rare book trade and discover the hidden gems that await.

Born in 1933, Philip Zimbardo is a renowned and controversial American social psychologist who is fascinated by why people can sometimes behave in awful ways. Some psychologists believe people who commit cruelty are innately evil. Zimbardo disagrees. In his 2007 book, The Lucifer Effect, he argued that it is the power of situations around us that can cause otherwise good people to commit "evil", citing many historical examples to illustrate his point.