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A recent study by Vlad Chituc, a doctoral student in psychology at Yale, found that people tend to dislike vegans because they give the impression of thinking that they are morally superior. Vegans can defuse this reaction, however, if they say they are avoiding animal products for health reasons rather than ethical ones. So next time the subject comes up with a new acquaintance, try emphasizing this aspect of your diet, at least to begin with.
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1. Accurate information about Bitcoin is being disseminated through the media, leading to a diminished bias against Bitcoin over time.
2. Detailed reports, interviews, and examples of Bitcoin's positive impact are gradually changing public opinion.
3. Debates and polls are reflecting a shift in perception towards Bitcoin as more accurate information is presented.
4. Positions against Bitcoin are becoming untenable as the ongoing educational effort continues.
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Saying “I think that”—or even better, “I currently think” or “My hypothesis is”—sets us up to update our thinking in light of new information with less psychological resistance.
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