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Subject:Eurovan vs Vanagon and Cognitive dissonance
From:developtrust
Date:Thu, 7 Mar 2002 11:35:08 -0800

> I have measured the overall inside length... around 2 ft longer !!!
>
> Not only that I have both vehicles, too me just does not seem smaller or
> cramped.
>
> Sean Garrett
> 1981 Westy (his)
> 1995 Eurovan Camper (hers)
> sean.garrett@asu.edu

There is a famous concept taught in all psychology classes. It is called
"Cognitive dissonance." Basically this recognizes how powerful the mind is
and how it pacifies the ego. Whenever a decision is made for anything the
mind convinces the ego that the choice was the best.

If you know the Vanagon (Or Eurovan) is superior but you buy an old
Cadillac, cognitive dissonance will convince you that the Cadillac was a
wise choice.

Just a little bit of trivia. Whatever choice you make your mind will
convince you that you are correct and no one can convince you otherwise.

"Convince a man against his will, and he will be of the same opinion still."

William