Why Do Facts Sometimes Backfire?How our brains defend deeply held convictions.

From the show

The Logic Glitch

Presenting corrective information can paradoxically strengthen an opposing conviction. This phenomenon, known as the backfire effect, happens when our brains interpret challenges to core beliefs as personal attacks, triggering a defensive response. Instead of updating our views, we may double down to protect our sense of identity. This explores the psychology behind why we resist certain truths and asks how we can challenge a belief without attacking the person who holds it.