Episode 69: Why People Can’t Admit They’re Wrong episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 4 MIN

Episode 69: Why People Can’t Admit They’re Wrong

from Zero Distortion with Russ Bates · host batesruss3

Most people say they care about the truth. They say they’re open-minded. They say they’ll change their opinion if they’re wrong. But when that moment actually comes… they don’t. They defend. They argue. They double down. In this episode of Zero Distortion, Russ Bates breaks down the psychology behind why people struggle to admit they’re wrong—and how ego, identity, and social pressure get in the way of real thinking. Because the truth is: Being wrong isn’t the problem. Refusing to admit it is.

Most people say they care about the truth. They say they’re open-minded.They say they’ll change their opinion if they’re wrong. But when that moment actually comes… they don’t. They defend.They argue.They double down. In this episode of Zero Distortion, Russ Bates breaks down the psychology behind why people struggle to admit they’re wrong—and how ego, identity, and social pressure get in the way of real thinking. Because the truth is: Being wrong isn’t the problem. Refusing to admit it is.

NOW PLAYING

Episode 69: Why People Can’t Admit They’re Wrong

0:00 4:47

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Zero Distortion with Russ Bates?

This episode is 4 minutes long.

When was this Zero Distortion with Russ Bates episode published?

This episode was published on April 1, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Most people say they care about the truth. They say they’re open-minded. They say they’ll change their opinion if they’re wrong. But when that moment actually comes… they don’t. They defend. They argue. They double down. In this episode of Zero...

Can I download this Zero Distortion with Russ Bates episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!