Videos tagged with Cognitive Dissonance

This discussion explores the concept of dehumanization, particularly within military contexts. John Soden, a former Ranger Regiment member with a philosophy background, argues that while often perceived as a tool for effective combat, dehumanizing opponents can actually weaken a warfighter by creating cognitive dissonance and moral injury. He posits that true human value stems from being created in the image of God, possessing moral significance, and having a mind, body, and soul. The conversation delves into the philosophical underpinnings of what it means to be human and how dehumanization, whether of enemies or even heroes, impacts individuals and society.

This video analyzes the perceived cognitive dissonance of Democrats following election losses, particularly in Virginia and New Jersey. The speaker argues that instead of re-evaluating their policies, Democrats are doubling down, which is seen as a gift to Second Amendment supporters. The content focuses on political reactions to election outcomes and their potential impact on future legislation, rather than specific firearms instruction.

This video analyzes new gun control proposals in New York, focusing on a bill that would expand public nuisance laws to allow civil lawsuits against firearm manufacturers. The speaker argues this is an attempt to circumvent the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) and highlights the potential for subjective interpretation of 'safeguards.' The analysis connects these state-level efforts to a broader pattern of 'cognitive dissonance' where political ideology conflicts with statistical reality, leading to legislative overreach.

This expert-level training analysis from Haley Strategic Partners' D7 course emphasizes a dynamic, up-close, and personal approach to firearm proficiency. The course focuses on adapting to environmental and skill levels, integrating cognitive principles like mental rehearsal and addressing impulsivity. It highlights science-based techniques, extensive one-on-one instruction, and realistic stress inoculation through high round counts and simulated threats, aiming to build deep preparedness beyond fundamental skills.

Chris Sajnog, author of 'Navy SEAL Shooting', explains why experienced shooters struggle to improve. He identifies three key reasons: cognitive dissonance, the challenge of moving ingrained subconscious skills back to conscious thought for refinement, and the discomfort of being a 'new guy' again. Sajnog advises fighting cognitive bias, pushing through temporary performance dips when learning new techniques, and embracing the beginner's mindset to achieve higher skill levels.