* [[Denial]]: Denying the existence of a contradiction where one exists
* [[Denial]]: Denying the existence of a contradiction where one exists
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[[George Orwell]] famously discussed cognitive dissonance in his novel [[1984]], using the term [[doublethink]].
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[[George Orwell]] famously discussed cognitive dissonance in his novel [[1984]], using the term [[doublethink]]. However, doublethink refers to the ability to overcome the stress or discomfort and to accept the contradictory ideas.<ref>[http://www.newspeakdictionary.com/ns-dict.html Newspeak Dictionary]</ref>