Well, no, that's not really what cognitive dissonance is. The example is... fine, sort of (your second example is better), but your definition's off. Cognitive dissonance is a mental state where a person is given information that conflicts with their beliefs about themselves. To resolve this dissonance, the dissenting information is often (unconsciously) ignored. The person doesn't know they're doing it most of the time, so it's not "willingly." As an example, if we assume that most or all of the Fox reporters believe themselves to be competent, unbiased journalists, then information that their journalism is neither would be unconsciously ignored to protect their self-image.300lb. Samoan said:cognitive dissonance is when an individual or source of information willingly holds two contradictory ideals without ever resolving their conflicting premises. like when Bill O'Reilly ambushes a private citizen on a bus with a camera crew and mocks him for not complying with his questioning, then proceeding immediately to proclaim that celebrities' privacy should be protected from tabloid reporters. yea, that's an example that was featured on the daily show early this year.
I agree, people say Fox does the bidding of right wingers. Most other news-channels are just as biased. But I don't think Fox is all the unbalanced, but it's definitely right wing.GreyWolf257 said:Wait, why is nobody getting onto MSNBC? Never mind, don't answer that.
When did Bill O'Reilly become Fox's (moderately) sane guy anyway?300lb. Samoan said:you know what I'd much rather see? I'd like to see Bill O'Reilly punch him in the face. I bet ol' Papa Bear could really beat the shit out of someone, and I bet he'd hit stupid Glenn so hard his neckfat would pop like a zit.Woodsey said:Wow. Now all they have to do is drown Glenn Beck in a sack like a puppy and they'll almost have made up for everything.
After that's done, I get to punch Bill.
Did they actually apologize? Copper Lawrence did, but she's just a "call-in expert", and barely apologized at that. EA asked for a retraction or clarification from FOX, the response being "come on the show and tell them yourself". Which at FOX means "we'll put you in a chair and yell at you for being evil and not let you get a word in edgewise, any word you get in at all will be twisted right back at you, if not flat-out ignored." I don't think EA accepted.BrotherhoodOfSteel said:Wow.... That's the first time I felt any shread of respect for them since they apologized for that "Mass Effect" debate...
Hm, interesting. That does seem like a more cohesive definition. I've always associated the term with "double-think" from 1984, I always thought the two were synonymous. I guess in reality double-think is a manifestation of cognitive dissonance.NeoFenrir said:Well, no, that's not really what cognitive dissonance is. The example is... fine, sort of (your second example is better), but your definition's off. Cognitive dissonance is a mental state where a person is given information that conflicts with their beliefs about themselves. To resolve this dissonance, the dissenting information is often (unconsciously) ignored. The person doesn't know they're doing it most of the time, so it's not "willingly." As an example, if we assume that most or all of the Fox reporters believe themselves to be competent, unbiased journalists, then information that their journalism is neither would be unconsciously ignored to protect their self-image.300lb. Samoan said:cognitive dissonance is when an individual or source of information willingly holds two contradictory ideals without ever resolving their conflicting premises. like when Bill O'Reilly ambushes a private citizen on a bus with a camera crew and mocks him for not complying with his questioning, then proceeding immediately to proclaim that celebrities' privacy should be protected from tabloid reporters. yea, that's an example that was featured on the daily show early this year.
You know, I guess it is a little ironic seeing as I'm not enjoying it. Dr. Gonzo would have a blast even during the worst trip.Zombie_Fish said:I find it ironic that you're describing having a very bad trip, whilst having an avatar from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Or at least it looks like it's from that movie.
Teehee, I'm quoting myself.Madness? THIS. IS. SPARTA!This is madness!
Well said. I don't get any of my news from the telly, barring the occasional snow day update.jpoon said:Bah, both sides are fake news. Both have good and bad sides. The funny thing I tend to see is that the left only sees the right's news as wrong and they are fine with MSNBC and the other ilk typically if you actually watch a full evening of Fox news you will see both right and left viewpoints.
I say watch both sides but trust neither!
Fixed.L33tsauce_Marty said:Case in point.