Rational Black Thought
A discussion of all topics as seen through the eyes of a Black Atheist, Skeptic, Humanist, Existentialist
Rational Black Thought
Episode #260 – December 13, 2025 – “Random Musing” by Neo Griot
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Michael
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Season 2025
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Episode 260
The Irrational Resolution of Cognitive Dissonance (Case Study)
- Brief Setup
- What Was Said
- Cognitive Dissonance 101
- How the Somali Republican’s Mind Is Likely Working
- Identity-Protective Cognition: When Truth Loses to Tribe
- Historical & Psychological Roots: The Colonized Mind
- Why This Matters Beyond One Man on CNN
- The Insidious Nature of Irrational Dissonance Resolution
- A Rational Way to Resolve the Dissonance
- Bringing It Back Home: Our Own Dissonance
- Call to Action
Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand...