We all suffer from Cognitive Dissonance. Maybe if we can recognize it as it is happening we can appreciate the view points of others that we may not immediately agree with and at the same time self diagnose ourselves.
Breakdown:
Cognitive - Mind or Brain Space
Dissonance - Disharmony or Internal Tension
People tend to seek consistency in their beliefs and perceptions. So what happens when one of your beliefs conflicts with another previously held belief? Or what happens if you engage in behaviors that are in conflict with your beliefs?
The term cognitive dissonance is used to describe the feelings of discomfort that result from holding two conflicting beliefs. When there is an inconsistency between beliefs and behaviors, something must change in order to eliminate or reduce the dissonance.
According to this theory, people experience tension or discomfort when their beliefs or attitudes do not match their behaviors. People tend to seek consistency in their beliefs and perceptions. When there is a discrepancy between beliefs or behaviors, something must change in order to eliminate or reduce the dissonance.
https://www.verywell.com/what-is-cognitive-dissonance-2795012