Psychological mechanisms behind people's bad behaviors

<p>This episode of the podcast explores the psychological mechanisms behind people's bad behaviors. Cognitive dissonance, that is, the gap between the ideal self and the real self, can lead those who are psychologically immature to adopt evasive strategies, such as self-deception and rationalization. This "convenient" coping pattern will be strengthened into a deep-rooted thinking pattern, affecting all aspects of life. An individual's intelligence level and early education will influence their ability to detect self-cognitive biases. People who lack reflection are more likely to be troubled by this pattern for a long time, and the situation will intensify as they grow older.</p>