Die Macht der Wahrnehmung

Perception is individual. It depends on the standpoint from which one views something. Our brain deceives us about unpleasant details, like the constantly nagging partner we rationalize. This ensures the stability of our relationships, our existence, and society. But how does it achieve this? And why don’t we notice it? Through case studies, Shankar Vedantam and Bill Mesler explain when exactly cognitive dissonance arises, what consequences it has for our self-perception, and what role self-deception plays in our everyday lives.