analyzing information. He has his conclusion and nothing will sway him from it, not even the facts. There are many psychological studies that illuminate why he reacted this way and why you are likely using this thread to strengthen your beliefs on this subject.

As the psychologist Thomas Gilovich said, “”When examining evidence relevant to a given belief, people are inclined to see what they expect to see, and conclude what they expect to conclude…for desired conclusions, we ask ourselves, ‘Can I believe this?,’ but for unpalatable conclusions we ask, ‘Must I believe this?’”

This helps explain how strange, ancient and kooky beliefs resist science, reason and reportage. It goes deeper though, because you don’t see yourself as a kook. You don’t think thunder is a deity going for a 7-10 split. You don’t need special underwear to shield your libido from the gaze of the moon. Your beliefs are rational, logical and fact-based, right?

https://youarenotsosmart.com/2011/06/10/the-backfire-effect/