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→The behavior of the fans of Richard Dawkins and PZ Myers and other matters
Keeping an open mind, not obsessing about one's own views, and avoiding the insistence that others should share in one's view are key to avoiding evolution syndrome.
Keeping an open mind, not obsessing about one's own views, and avoiding the insistence that others should share in one's view are key to avoiding evolution syndrome.
== Signs of cognitive dissonance in an evolutionists engaged in a discussion/argument ==
Below are signs of cognitive dissonance in a person engaged in a discussion/argument:
*The person is unwilling to concede obvious factual points and arguments
*The individual mischaracterizes the points/position of the other party - often in a dishonest way
*The person myopically focuses on one variable/aspect of a matter rather than looking at the whole issue. See also: [[Fallacy of exclusion]]
*The individual engages in "mind reading" and baselessly attributes bad intentions in the other party
*The person becomes angry - even when not provoked.
*Rather than focus on the matter at hand, the person engages in personal attacks. See also: [[Ad hominem]]
==== Overcoming cognitive dissonance in a person who has shut down rational thinking ====
Below are techniques to eliminate/overcome cognitive dissonance in a person you are having a discussion with:
*Build trust/rapport in the other person through displaying empathy and using humor
== The behavior of the fans of Richard Dawkins and PZ Myers and other matters ==
== The behavior of the fans of Richard Dawkins and PZ Myers and other matters ==