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Genius and Cognitive Dissonance

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  • Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
  • Have you ever felt incredibly stressed and uneasy because someone was attacking one of your core beliefs? Have you ever seen someone (of any level of intelligence) engaging in a ridiculous set of mental gymnastics in order to avoid acknowledging rock solid evidence and irrefutable reasoning that absolutely destroyed their own preexisting thoughts and ideas? If so, you've seen cognitive dissonance in action! Learn more about the dangers of cognitive dissonance in your life and what you can do to relieve much of the stress it may have caused you. You'll be glad you did! Please remember to like the video and subscribe to my channel to be sure to watch more of my many videos to come. Thank you!
    My TED Talk can be viewed here: • An autistic genius dis...

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  • @2218_life
    @2218_life 4 роки тому +8

    It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. - Aristotle

  • @seanriley6250
    @seanriley6250 5 років тому +11

    I appreciate your ability to keep it simple. Keep doing what you’re doing

  • @johngalt4977
    @johngalt4977 4 роки тому +2

    Intellectual curiosity, grace and willingness to change.

  • @jakeford1570
    @jakeford1570 5 років тому +1

    It's great to find another genius Ford like myself! Love your channel and your message.

  • @2218_life
    @2218_life 4 роки тому +4

    Aside from instances of physical dependence, a drinking problem IS a THINKING problem, in my experience.

  • @michaelgeinopolos6911
    @michaelgeinopolos6911 6 років тому +14

    I really enjoyed this video. I think cognitive dissonance is the result of practicing group identity as a philosophical principle. Which in my opinion, is not paramount to optimizing human potential. I like what you said in your other video about contemporary education and how it's conducive of this "group think" philosophy rather than giving students the proper tools and exercises to become critical thinkers. (I've held the same opinion for a long time). Looking forward to watching more of your videos!

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  6 років тому

      Thank you very much. I'm sure we could all learn a lot from you as well!

  • @bradleymaffit5832
    @bradleymaffit5832 4 роки тому +6

    Intelligence doesn't equal wisdom

    • @bradleymaffit5832
      @bradleymaffit5832 3 роки тому

      @Al Tak we can usually tell when someone is smarter than us and we can usually tell when someone isn't as smart as us but we can never understand what that means. (We can't understand what smarter or not as smart means) what does it mean to be smarter or not as smart as "yourself"? It's an question no one can answer.

  • @stavz777
    @stavz777 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Jeff, for sharing your thoughts and experiences. All the best

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much! Wishing you the very best!

  • @HugDealer
    @HugDealer 5 років тому +2

    Outstanding video! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @cloudsoundz9431
    @cloudsoundz9431 7 років тому +2

    Thanks Jeffrey.Keep up the good work.

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  7 років тому

      You're very welcome! More videos are coming up soon.

  • @companyowner111
    @companyowner111 6 років тому +3

    This is great. I just posted a comment to a different video asking you to discuss this topic and in this video (which you had already made) you discuss it at length. :)

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  6 років тому

      I'm happy to have helped! Fate can sometimes be kind. All my best to you.

  • @janinestokes4883
    @janinestokes4883 6 років тому +2

    GOOD MORNING...THANK YOU FOR SHARING...POSTED FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

  • @gaz2276
    @gaz2276 5 років тому +1

    A very good piece to camera. We think in a similar way. My I.Q is nowhere near yours though. Thank you for your video and all the best. 😁

  • @CenterThePendulum
    @CenterThePendulum 4 роки тому

    Balance is important - for a long time I dove exclusively into media outlets that offered a contrarian view of my perspectives, aimed at growth and improving my ability to debate topics. Sometimes you need to come up for air and be in agreement with what you consume, otherwise...grumpy....

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  4 роки тому

      We largely agree and I can relate to your feelings and thoughts. I don't necessarily listen to opposing views in order to debate with others as much as I do just to learn what different perspectives exist in the world. Debating bores me due to most peoples inability and unwillingness to truly listen in order to actually challenge their own beliefs. I can only control what I share ... I cannot control how others process. BTW, if you ever want to give a child the perfect gift during the holidays, simply sit on the floor with them and actually listen to them. It will make them feel special and let them know they are important to you.

  • @MotivatedProgress
    @MotivatedProgress 4 роки тому +1

    Great video, I needed that.

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  4 роки тому

      Thank you very much. I'm glad I helped you to understand better. Cognitive dissonance truly does explain so much of human behavior.

  • @Teo117
    @Teo117 Рік тому +1

    Thank you. 😁🙏 Please continue to share for people like me.

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, Teo. I will do so throughout my life in a variety of ways. I hope that you will do the same with the many gifts that you undoubtedly have as well!

    • @Teo117
      @Teo117 Рік тому

      @@jefferyford5309 I must say, you are a remarkable man. It's rare to find one so willing to openly and fairly communicate with their audience. I am humbled to be in your presence.
      I have many questions for you. I am young and unlearned. I'm hopeful time and dedication will be my remedy for ignorance. I suppose I might as well ask one now, in hopes of listening to your honest mind.
      If you had one question to an all knowing/infinite being of God, to receive THE answer. What would your question be?
      This inquiry is far more personalized, and meant from me to you. I can elaborate on the reason I formate asking a question for a question as the answer. (Though as an overview) In my experience of life, asking the right question is the fastest way to learn. My question to 'God' would be, "Will you teach me?"
      Is my question meaningless or meaningful? Help me to understand from your perspective. Is there any relevance to this question being asked?

  • @jackmcgee3577
    @jackmcgee3577 7 років тому +4

    Really great video. This is the second video I've watched from your channel. It's a pleasure learning from you. I also sent you a friend request on Facebook, if you don't mind?

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  7 років тому

      Thank you, Jack. I'll be proud to accept your friend request!

  • @ec3539
    @ec3539 5 років тому +1

    Hi Jeffery,
    Do you give personal advice?

  • @theycallmeghost2977
    @theycallmeghost2977 4 роки тому +1

    I guess I was super lucky. About last year my and my dad would always get into arguments and I would not every let go of my belief/point no matter what until we talked about it after school huge argument and he told me basically that the truth doesn't care and it's ok to let go of ideas because now you have the right idea instead of the wrong one and I've been like that ever since.

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  4 роки тому

      Good to hear! I rarely ever argue or even debate with people because I don't like being right at the expense of other people feeling wrong. Sadly, people view disagreements as arguments and that can escalate with some folks ... So, I just offer thoughts and allow people to accept or decline them. People have the right to be wrong - and that includes me as well!

    • @theycallmeghost2977
      @theycallmeghost2977 4 роки тому

      @@jefferyford5309 thanks for the advice!

  • @emmajones3782
    @emmajones3782 6 років тому +3

    Great informative video

  • @agsantiago22
    @agsantiago22 Рік тому

    Do you mind listing all High IQ Societies you particpate? I was able to find only six of them. Thank you in advance!

  • @bernibeckmann9753
    @bernibeckmann9753 6 років тому +7

    This guy's a hoot. Just goes to show not all geniuses are stoopid.

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  6 років тому +4

      No. We are not all stupid but we are all ignorant of many, many things.

  • @gabrielpazos8404
    @gabrielpazos8404 5 років тому

    Hello Jeffery, nice vid.
    I've noticed that a few geniuses are God believers, which seems illogical to me. Jordan Peterson comes to mind, or Christopher Langan, who has an IQ above 200 and a book in which he claims to demonstrate the existence of God. I haven't read it yet, may be he does demonstrate it, but my skepticism is great. What are your thoughts about this?
    Thank you and good altruistic job!

  • @ozgacity
    @ozgacity 4 роки тому +1

    Jeff, I'm about to join 999, can you tell me what to do to maximize my membership, in your opinion? Thanks.

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  4 роки тому

      Just approach it however you feel most comfortable. I enjoy their publication called Vidya and occasionally pop in to participate with their Facebook group page. All my best!

  • @sharamadsen3080
    @sharamadsen3080 2 роки тому

    Jeffrey, what is the most notable cognitive dissonance you’ve had to deal with personally? Can you walk us through how that played out?

  • @pasduroc5422
    @pasduroc5422 Рік тому +1

    Regarding drinking (water) problem, it seems that your mouth was dry during the video 😊.
    Thank you for your video (with simple principles)

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  Рік тому

      You're very welcome. Wishing you the very best in life!

  • @YSANROCHEOfficialYoutube
    @YSANROCHEOfficialYoutube Рік тому

    So true

  • @illuminati-cat1833
    @illuminati-cat1833 7 років тому +1

    I just discovered something called the perception action cycle. It allows the brain to model reality and the results of its actions.
    It is a first step to A.I. development. I also discovered that internal feedback allows the brain to generate creative ideas like paintings or lord of the rings. I kind of lack internal generation but I am good at external generation/creativity. I store in my brain abstractions that are neither visual nor auditory. Not because I cannot think abstractly about them but because I do not see them. An example is Micky Mouse. I know exactly what Micky Mouse looks like and what actions he has done in cartoons but I cannot see him in my head. I term has been coined called blind sight, I would say I have blind imagination. I am still able to know what Micky mouse looks like. People would not believe me if I told them. I do have dreams but they are dim with shadows and not much light. I find it fascinating that people can internally generate. A plus side to that is they need no external source to have fun. I generate externally so I often get bumps in life where I have nothing to do and this makes me sad. I need to be constantly busy to feel like I am achieving self-actualization. I use the internet all the time because it is the best tool for me to gain ideas. External reference helps me get ideas. If you know about Introverted Intuition I have been into Jungian typology so long that the consensus of the forums I visit is INFJ. (Ni takes everything in the unconscious and converges on abstract insights)(Fe is sensitive to negative and positive affect in people)(Combined Ni and Fe model others unconsciously and thus understand the best communication when encountering others) This is a long comment but I am currently looking into how different ways of thinking affect people. I know you can use this information to expand your understanding of the mental landscape and I think it adds to your video because different ways of thinking is something to learn about if you want to be more intelligent. Great video Jeffery.

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  7 років тому

      TERRIFIC comment! Thank you for sharing those things about yourself and letting us have a sneak peak into your perception of the world. I'm sure many more people can relate to various aspects of what you wrote than you might have believed at one time. Embrace it all and keep moving forward with it.

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  6 років тому

      Very wise. It's good to be wary of these topics, especially with people who will become too emotional or physically violent. It's sad people can't just share ideas for understanding and/or persuasion without there being unnecessary repercussions.

  • @drummerjeroensimons
    @drummerjeroensimons 6 років тому +2

    People also identify with high iq ( a box, or a name).. It doesn,t matter, the thing that matter is: Are you happy, are you living the life you truely want to live and are you retrograde to your needs and wishes.... A human is a fascinating being.. If I wasn,t a musician/teacher/composer/junior-producer/mixer, I would be a psycho analyst for sure...Details and overview and creativity are my strengths, chaos and laugh about that my weaknesses, call it overwhelmed by the many things... I believe that smart people can think Multi layered...

  • @jokester9697
    @jokester9697 6 років тому +1

    I become so frustrated with myself with inability to become more intelligent.
    I read, and study , but cannot seem to retain much of the information,
    I watch videos but again my retention is nearly nothing.
    I try reading book about to learn better and faster , but cannot recall a thing
    that I have read.
    It's just so darn frustrating!

    • @walterlowlife5030
      @walterlowlife5030 6 років тому

      joke ster any iq test is SUPER easy. I blew through the mensa test in seconds, just don't try at all. You sound 12

    • @J0k3r4U
      @J0k3r4U 6 років тому

      Joke Ster, you may needo to adjust your diet aND maybe eat a bit more fats... You may also try meditation and memory excercises.
      Each person is different but maybe try looking up ways to improve memory and concentration online...

    • @ericsens4070
      @ericsens4070 5 років тому

      Walter Lowlife maybe for you, other people are just not suited for any sort of standardized testing.

    • @drellz9361
      @drellz9361 Рік тому

      You might have a disorder like adhd

  • @blackjaguar254
    @blackjaguar254 4 роки тому +1

    brilliant! subbed

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the sub and I'm glad you enjoyed it! All my best to you!

  • @kokopelli314
    @kokopelli314 5 років тому

    Perhaps consider Cultural Dissonance through rejection of forms of Mystical Participation. Lots of counter cultural trends rebel against structural inconsistencies in governance, religion and commerce. In particular with context to human life, wellbeing, life on earth, and the environments.
    In small glimmerings, most of us realize the sad state of affairs that our individual choices, both conscious and unconscious have lead our species to, our individual lives to . Yet we abide the dissonance through wonderous dreams of a shining future, among the stars or the ignorant bliss of a perfectly packaged and paid-for life.
    There's a logic to maintaining a sort of tension between possible worlds when the alternative is to identify and reject Mystical Participation, perhaps at the cost of cultural ties.
    The young however have less to lose and from time to time, shed the inconsistencies of their elders, only to create their own perfect prison.

  • @israelbrooks4521
    @israelbrooks4521 2 роки тому +1

    I respect what your explaining
    But I can't choose happiness over the truth
    Because love alohim with all your might mind soul is a command's se'lah

  • @psychedelictacos9118
    @psychedelictacos9118 3 роки тому +1

    I argued about religion with my ex girlfriend a lot, an atheist like myself could not understand the reasoning as to why she would believe god exists. The answer she would always give was "I have my experiences". There was no changing her mind that was for sure and she was not going to change my mind that god exists unless she could prove it.

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  3 роки тому +1

      I fully understand and have seen/heard this conversation far too many times. I allow others their own beliefs and wish them the best whether or not we both share the same thoughts, beliefs and/or fantasies.

  • @joshuawilliams3812
    @joshuawilliams3812 2 роки тому +1

    Is cognitive dissonance the same thing as an unhealthy disagreement?

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  2 роки тому

      While it can certainly lead some people into unhealthy disagreements it is not the same thing as an unhealthy disagreement.

  • @AnakinSkywalkerrrop
    @AnakinSkywalkerrrop 4 місяці тому +2

    Jeffery Ford and Jeffery Bezos both look alike.

  • @sjatkins
    @sjatkins 4 роки тому

    IMHO it is plainly poor form to take question ideas and opinions one has as an attack on oneself. I think it used to be more generally accepted that this is poor form rather than just accepting it.

  • @HeatherWP
    @HeatherWP 3 роки тому

    I believe the question is how those of us who are self aware, know we know nothing and possess a high iq, presume that we can convince those with CD of their CD? Alternately, why should we be bothered by their dissonance and allow ourselves to be affected?

  • @honestprogressivedetroiter5004
    @honestprogressivedetroiter5004 6 років тому +1

    Great information. What is your political affiliation? OK I bet you won't answer, but it doesn't mean I won't be curious. Both Democrats and Republicans do bad things. Both do good things. However, if you are loyal to the group, either one, it becomes uncomfortable to acknowledge any short coming the group has, with others in the group to fix it. Once you seek conversation with people who agree with you on one issue, now you, yourself seem to fixed and inflexibly positioned to accept everything else without question. When you do this, the group can be more successful, however, successful to what end?

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  6 років тому +1

      You're correct. I don't answer questions concerning my political affiliation for the reasons I believe I mentioned in this video.

  • @armytc86
    @armytc86 4 роки тому

    People identify with things and actions they do in this reality. They do that because they dont know who they are or what they are.

  • @spiritinthesky572
    @spiritinthesky572 5 років тому +1

    Just because the truth is incredible, it doesnt mean its not true. True history is incredible, but not false. My very intelligent family members attack me with full vehemence when i try to discuss anything true. I try not to discuss anything with them. Oh no! They throw insults at me for bringing up anything that doesnt jive with their "open-minded" "liberal" belief system. I love reading material that doesnt align with my current belief system. Thats the only way ive learned anything, but the more i learn, the more i alienate myself from everyone living in the matrix.

    • @jefferyford5309
      @jefferyford5309  5 років тому

      That's how it works. I'm glad you're not letting it stop you from becoming more knowledgeable and fully human. There's a price to pay but many of us find it to be worth it. Best wishes and I hope you discover your tribe in life.

  • @KretinoSantino
    @KretinoSantino 7 років тому +2

    Congitive dissonance and Dunning-Kruger effect are greatest attributes of people.
    Prevents dumb people from being extremly frustrated (and violent).
    And helps smart people with low level of error to filter out immediatelly most of people which are not worth to waste breath with.
    That way, your videos are not flooded by worhtless comments.
    Dumb and useless people consider yourself to be "below their level" and consider it not being worth for them to comment under your videos.,

    • @snackers7
      @snackers7 5 років тому

      Ehh szkoda słów. W jaki sposób to ma pomóc?

  • @jefferyford5309
    @jefferyford5309  2 роки тому

    Check out my TED Talk titled, “An Autistic Genius Discusses How Differences Make Us Special” It's been viewed on UA-cam now by over 90,000 people and I hope you'll be someone who gains something incredibly valuable from it as well! ua-cam.com/video/iFsRbMxp8dw/v-deo.html

  • @jpac279
    @jpac279 7 років тому +1

    When you were given the iq test, were all of your sub test scores over 150?

  • @princeeugeneofsavoy8145
    @princeeugeneofsavoy8145 3 роки тому +1

    Anybody told you that you look like Dana White?

  • @alexsanguily2768
    @alexsanguily2768 4 роки тому

    I hate to sound offensive but does he have a condition of some sort?

  • @J0k3r4U
    @J0k3r4U 6 років тому

    How can you call such people intelligent?
    I can't qualify such people who have such centrally unintelligent thought patterns as intelligent...
    I mean in very young people OK but not people over 30...

    • @snackers7
      @snackers7 5 років тому

      They dont have enough opportunities to think in another way

    • @jerindoble
      @jerindoble 3 роки тому

      Andy Warhol

    • @YSANROCHEOfficialYoutube
      @YSANROCHEOfficialYoutube Рік тому

      People do that at every age, it’s the majority who thinks like that

  • @krutznutz1215
    @krutznutz1215 6 років тому +1

    You have a tattoo :)

  • @gristly_knuckle
    @gristly_knuckle 3 роки тому

    Oh yes, cognitive dissonance. Like I said: quite sexy.

  • @robertmcmc
    @robertmcmc 6 років тому +2

    And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:
    but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.
    And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:
    for God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
    And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.

    • @SkillUpMobileGaming
      @SkillUpMobileGaming 6 років тому

      Please go away.

    • @TheAlia1996
      @TheAlia1996 6 років тому

      It's interesting that people in the Middle Ages needed that kind of condemnation of knowledge. Because in these harsh wars, epidemics, child death and so on, knowing the harshness of a reality they are ill-equipped to deal with could only harm them and lead them to further destruction. So by creating an universal truth that provided hope for salvation, a reason for the suffering and a sense that the world is just (when reality showed them it was far from it), religion saved these people psychologically. Some want to escape reality through their beliefs nowadays too and I won't pass judgement on them because I've never been in their position. Some use (part of) it as a foundation to their life philosophy. As an atheist, I think Christianity (like all) things isn't good or bad and it's unfair to judge its core ideas from our modern point of view. It's an intriguing phenomenon.

  • @J0k3r4U
    @J0k3r4U 6 років тому

    You should have said "stop watching CNN"!
    Btw if you ever want to practice debating politics with someone I'm your guy!

    • @ergot1803
      @ergot1803 5 років тому

      Is this a satirical comment?