Why Do People Rewrite History? The Psychology of Lies, Reputation & Defamation.
Why do some people rewrite history?
Have you ever heard someone tell a story about you that barely resembled reality? Why do some people twist events, exaggerate details, or reshape the truth in ways that make themselves look better?
In this episode, Mama Rae explores the psychology behind self-serving bias, cognitive dissonance, impression management, and why protecting our reputation can become such a powerful motivator. We also discuss where the line is drawn between differing perspectives, intentional deception, and what legally constitutes defamation.
Whether you’ve been the subject of…
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