The provided text is an excerpt from a podcast episode discussing cognitive dissonance. The host, Doom, argues that cognitive dissonance, the psychological concept of holding contradictory beliefs, is prevalent in all aspects of life, particularly in discussions of religious belief. He uses various examples to illustrate how cognitive dissonance manifests in the lives of atheists, agnostics, and Christians, including the examples of smoking and lying. He ultimately posits that acknowledging and embracing cognitive dissonance is a natural part of navigating the complexities of existence.
