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MODE 2 THINKING

MODE 2 THINKING

Festinger's Theory of Cognitive Dissonance postulates that individuals,when presented with evidence contrary to their worldview or situations in which they must behave contrary to their worldview, experience "cognitive dissonance."

MODE 2 THINKING

There is a connection between mode 2 thinking and cognitive dissonance.
Emotionally based thinking is much more susceptible to facts and logic which contradict the justification for that thinking or emotional worldview.
Factually or logically inconsistent cognitions are
countered not with consistent factual/logical cognitions, but with emotional cognitions.

For the mode 2 thinker, the universe is not a
matter of logic and fact, it is a matter of emotion, and when presented with logic or facts that contradict a strongly held emotion, they respond not with a logical/factual refutation of that contradiction, but
with an emotional refutation.

The mode 2 thinker refutes emotionally,not logically.

This is why one cannot debate or discuss logic and facts
with mode 2 thinkers. Any reasoned discussion or debate is met with emotional discussion or debate. It is like trying to debate with a child...they simply don't hear you.

How can one counter emotional arguments?
Answer: It is not possible.
Mode 2 thinkers cannot be persuaded rationally...i.e. with facts and logic that contradict their worldview.

Only rational individuals can be persuaded with contradictory facts and logic.
MODE 2 Thinking.... ESDLs say...don't confuse me with the facts for I have already made up my mind and the facts will just confuse me!

Mode 2 thinking... Hilliary says "It's a vast right wing conspiracy".

MODE 2 thinking......Al Gore won in 2000, Humans cause Global Warming and not the SUN!

Mode 2 thinking.... George Bush is an idiot, but he tricked the smartest woman in the world to vote for the Iraq war, Hilliary

Mode 2 thinking....Oral sex is not sex, and ...."it depends on what the meaning of "is...IS"
by Dead Gophers December 5, 2007
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you think?

a sarcastic reply to someone who utters a statement that is obvious or that goes without saying.
gf: "maybe we should just go with the Jimmy...it's cheaper than the Cadillac SUV.

bf: "...ummm....ya think??"
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Believed to have originated in mid-2011 in Chorlton, Manchester.
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A valid response to any insult and/or challenge. Even if you are unable to back up the line, saying it is enough to make anyone else's argument invalid.

Stemming from the show Gurren Lagann as a popular catchphrase.
1: You are so stupid.
2: Who the hell do you think I am?!

1: You couldn't win if you tried.
2: Just who the hell do you think I am?
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dick think

Verb:

1) To think extremely irrationally as a result of being horny.

Dick thinking frequently leads to moronic behavior. This is primarily present in men, although a minority of women will experience this. A myriad of stupid behavior men engage in can be explained by this phenomenon.
John(horny): Well, my ex-girlfriend Lisa called. She asked if I would drive 300 miles to feed her cat over my vacation. I think its a good idea, maybe she'll put out.

Rob: What are you fucking nuts? You're dick thinking man! This broad's got a boyfriend and has been rejecting you for years.

John: Okay I won't feed the cat. Thanks for stopping me, I was dick thinking for sure.
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Pink, Stink and Think

The unholy trinity accomplished during a night of passion with a lucky lady.

Basically a go in the pink (vagina), stink (anus) and think (head).
A shag, bum and blow.
I managed a pink, stink and think with your sister last night Dave. Thanks for the tip.
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