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How it works: (Cognitive dissonance)

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Why it worked

The video effectively uses a simple, relatable analogy to explain a complex psychological concept, making it easily understandable and shareable. The visual representation of effort and value directly illustrates the core message.

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The video explains the concept of cognitive dissonance using an analogy of making origami cranes. It shows that people tend to value things more when they put more effort into them, even if the outcome is less appealing. The video concludes by referencing the book "Atomic Habits" and its impact on changing one's life.

Structure

1Introduction to cognitive dissonance with origami
2Valuing an object based on effort
3The contrast between effort and perceived value
4Introduction of 'Atomic Habits' as a life-changing book

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How it works: (Cognitive dissonance)

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If you ask 100 people how much they would pay for this little paper figure, on average, people say $1. Many tell you nothing. Now, if you take another 100 people and tell them make this little paper figure, and it takes them about 90 minutes to figure out how to do it and succeed, and you ask them how much they would pay for it, on average, people say $7. For the same little paper figure. People value things according to how much work they put in. Objectively, the pretty one is here, and the unattractive one is here. But the level of effort he has to put in with the unattractive one is this. And the other one, who is very easy for him, he doesn't value. He thinks, since I'm trying so hard, this woman must be very valuable. And the other one, who is very easy for him, he doesn't value. I regret not having read this book before I was 30. It shows you how changing your habits can change your life.