Cognitive dissonance it was my understanding is when you hold a belief, but the actions you're taking or the situation you're in (by force or by choice) are not in line with the belief you hold.
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Double think is the act of holding two contradictory opinions at the same time that are not in line with one another - and using those opinions to distract and subdue others.
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An example of double think would be:
"Discriminating or being racist against anyone based on their skin color is intolerable."
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"There is no such thing as racism against a group with this specific skin color."
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A more controversial example that has been used:
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"Gender and sexual preference are social constructs - every person can choose to be whatever they want to be at any time, and it is 100% a choice."
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"I was born a gay man who is attracted to men. This is my natural state, and this is something that cannot be changed."
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Double think is the act of holding two contradictory opinions at the same time that are not in line with one another - and using those opinions to distract and subdue others.
`
An example of double think would be:
"Discriminating or being racist against anyone based on their skin color is intolerable."
.
"There is no such thing as racism against a group with this specific skin color."
.
.
A more controversial example that has been used:
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"Gender and sexual preference are social constructs - every person can choose to be whatever they want to be at any time, and it is 100% a choice."
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"I was born a gay man who is attracted to men. This is my natural state, and this is something that cannot be changed."