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I believe the theory of cognitive dissonance has a very strong relation with modern society. It is very common to see people discord  between what they do and what they believe. Cognitive dissonance is clearly demonstrated in the TV show "Tabatha's Salon Takeover". This show highlights struggling hair salons that are near the point of closing. Some salon owners go to the extent of selling their houses in order to pay off the massive debt of their salons. Now, typically, selling a house is the last thing one wants to do. But, if someone is that low on money and it desperate to turn their lives around, it can be necessary.
The most common method of reducing dissonance in modern society is selective exposure. I use selective exposure when I watch sports on TV. For example, whenever a hockey game is on, I like to watch it on Versus rather than MSG because I find the commentary on MSG biased, exaggerated, and annoying, whereas Versus commentary is calmer and more neutral.