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Leon Festinger

Sep 23, 2026

Abstract

Leon Festinger — when no objective test exists, other people become the meter for opinions and abilities. Start from Social comparison for that theory. The dissonance volume stays on the Books shelf.

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  • A theory of social comparison processes (1954) — Opinions and abilities checked against other people when reality supplies no test.
  • A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance (1957) — Volume on the Codex shelf.

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