# Brains React Before Reason | Austin News

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-09-02T20:58:33+00:00
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## Resource

New brain imaging study reveals why we react emotionally to information that contradicts our beliefs—triggering the amygdala and sidelining logic. In today’s misinformation-saturated world, this explains why challenging facts feel threatening and hard to process. But the good news? Simple strategies like pausing to check sources or seeking counterarguments can quiet the emotional response and boost critical thinking. It’s not just about being smart—it’s about mastering your own mind. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0bb74e628159febd

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