Psychological tension when beliefs conflict with evidence or behavior.
The mind seeks comfort over truth. Fire (λ) purpose resists redirection; Metal (μ) structure defends itself. Justification deployed, discomfort soothed, learning aborted.
Principle: “The belief defends itself more fiercely than the believer.”
Diagnostic: Is the discomfort driving inquiry or rationalization? Can the belief be revised without identity rupture?
Related: Confirmation Bias, Belief Perseverance, Identity-Protective Cognition
SIML Entry: A01A Cognitive Dissonance — Full elemental analysis, nemetic string, daemon correspondence