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The Cognitive Dissonance Cluster Bomb

Posted November 12th, 2016 @ 7:55am

Earlier this week CNN.com listed 24 different theories that pundits have provided for why Trump won. And the list isn’t even complete. I’ve heard other explanations as well. What does it tell you when there are 24 different explanations for a thing?

It tells you that someone just dropped a cognitive dissonance cluster bomb on the public. Heads exploded. Cognitive dissonance set in. Weird theories came out. This is the cleanest and clearest example of cognitive dissonance you will ever see. Remember it.

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While You Were Looking in the Wrong Direction

Posted November 11th, 2016 @ 9:34am in #Trump #Clinton

I’ve written a few times that Clinton deserves credit for breaking the glass ceiling for the highest office, at least in our minds, and that’s where it matters most. In 2016, no thinking person believes gender is a job requirement for president. That isn’t even a thing anymore. And Clinton did that for the country. You have to respect that.

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Persuasion or Coincidence?

Posted November 10th, 2016 @ 3:31pm in #Trump #Clinton

If you’re baffled by the election results, you might want to read some #1 best selling books. Here are four different windows into the house of your perceptions.

Read in this order:

God’s Debris

How to Fail…

Pre-Suasion

MAGA Mindset

The De-Hitlerization of Your Brain

Posted November 10th, 2016 @ 10:13am in #Trump #Clinton

The election is over and Trump supporters are trying to mind their own business, as usual. Meanwhile, Clinton’s supporters are on the streets to protest people who act the way they are acting. How did things get this crazy?

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I Answer Your Questions About Predicting President Trump

Posted November 9th, 2016 @ 10:53am in #Trump #Clinton

Did the United States Just Elect a Monster?

No. Clinton’s team of cognitive scientists and professional persuaders did a terrific job of framing Trump as scary. The illusion will wear off – albeit slowly – as you observe Trump going about the job of President and taking it seriously. You can expect him to adjust his tone and language going forward. You can expect foreign leaders to say they can work with him. You can expect him to focus on unifying an exhausted and nervous country. And you can expect him to succeed in doing so. (He’s persuasive.) Watch as Trump turns to healing. You’re going to be surprised how well he does it. But give it time.

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The Last Confirmation Bias Test of This Election

Posted November 8th, 2016 @ 9:31am in #Trump #Clinton

Last year in this blog I told you that Trump would change more than politics. I said he would forever change how you view reality. I’ll prove that to you today with a fun experiment.

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Thank You for The Best Year Ever

Posted November 7th, 2016 @ 9:58am in #Trump #Clinton #WhenHub

Election Day is upon us and I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has been reading this blog, following me on Twitter, or tuning in to my coffee talks on Periscope. This has been the most fun I have ever had in one year. Hands down.

We made friends online, and in person. We learned a lot. We laughed a lot. And we fought hard for what we thought was right for the country.  It really doesn’t get better than this.

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I Don’t Want a Government Job

Posted November 6th, 2016 @ 8:43am in #Trump #Clinton

My current tax rate is about half of my income when you add up all of the various taxes. I don’t have many deductions. Clinton proposes an estate tax that would take about half of what is left. In effect, Clinton wants my tax rate to be around 75% for every dollar I earn today.

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Vote with a Friend (for safety)

Posted November 6th, 2016 @ 7:58am in #Trump #Clinton

The odds of mischief and violence on election day this year are alarmingly high. For your safety, I recommend that you don’t wear any Trump-related hats or clothing. That’s just asking for trouble. 

You might also want to meet a friend or family member near your voting place so you can vote together, just to feel safer. To make it easy to meet up with a friend, I recommend using my start-up’s new app: WhenHub. (It’s free.)

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The Dehypnotizing has Begun

Posted November 5th, 2016 @ 11:01am in #Trump #Clinton

I’m getting reports that people have successfully used my blog post that is designed to dehypnotize Clinton supporters. If you want to try it yourself, here are some tips for maximizing the effect.

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