cognitive-dissonance

Adam Weinstein · 07/07/14 01:25PM

The Wall Street Journal will celebrate its 125th anniversary tomorrow by publishing a special "The Future of Everything" edition with essay contributions "from Morgan Stanley C.E.O. James P. Gorman [and] pop star Taylor Swift." It will be wrapped in a copy of the paper's 1889 inaugural issue.

Jon Stewart Explains How The Right Avoids Giving Obama Credit For Anything

Matt Toder · 05/08/12 10:27PM

On tonight's Daily Show, Jon Stewart delved into the concept of cognitive dissonance specifically in relation to the right and their inability to give President Obama credit for anything, even ordering the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound. Sure they agree with the result, but it's the bragging and the ease of the decision that keep them criticizing Obama.

Shep Smith Apologizes for Fox News' 'Lack of Balance'

John Cook · 10/27/09 03:19PM

Shepard Smith just cut off one of his correspondents at the knees, demanding after she conducted a live interview of the GOP's New Jersey gubernatorial candidate when she would give equal time to his Democratic rival. How awkward.

Branding Belies Bravery

Hamilton Nolan · 10/15/09 01:08PM

Procter & Gamble is bravely helping women in Singapore overcome the cultural taboo associated with menstruation. Its marketing campaign empowers women to understand that periods are nothing to be ashamed of. That's why they named their product "Whisper." [WSJ]