<p>I do not wish to be controversial but this is the only place I feel I can ask the question. This question was asked on the history site but I am now trying to understand the psychological cause and effects of the following:</p>

<p>I was recently shocked to hear about a certain group of people denying the Holocaust, especially on Holocaust day a few weeks ago.</p>

<p>As I was listening to the arguments put forward, it seemed very clear to me that the people arguing totally believed it was a "hoax". </p>

<p>I also understand a film has been made about this after a very controversial court case who went all the way to the high court.</p>

<p>Can anyone explain why someone can be in total denial of a fact that can be proven.</p>

<p>Do they live in an alternate consciousness? Is it an illness? Can these people be turned back to see the facts... or dare I say the truth?</p>

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2017-02-18T00:23:15.247Z
Out of interest, is the previous question you refer to [here](http://history.stackexchange.com/q/32358/20939)?
Chris Rogers
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2017-02-18T00:24:57.220Z
[This article](http://www.ideajournal.com/articles.php?id=27) might help with your question
Chris Rogers
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2017-02-18T06:20:38.323Z
No. It's not that answer. There's another but it's highly politicised. I am interested in the psychology for such strong denial
user33232
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It is. That's what I am looking for.
user33232
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Denial against truth
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# Denial against truth

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-02-17)

I do not wish to be controversial but this is the only place I feel I can ask the question. This question was asked on the history site but I am now trying to understand the psychological cause and effects of the following:

I was recently shocked to hear about a certain group of people denying the Holocaust, especially on Holocaust day a few weeks ago.

As I was listening to the arguments put forward, it seemed very clear to me that the people arguing totally believed it was a "hoax".

I also understand a film has been made about this after a very controversial court case who went all the way to the high court.

Can anyone explain why someone can be in total denial of a fact that can be proven.

Do they live in an alternate consciousness? Is it an illness? Can these people be turned back to see the facts... or dare I say the truth?

**Tags:** perception, emotion, personality, intelligence

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Out of interest, is the previous question you refer to [here](http://history.stackexchange.com/q/32358/20939)?  
> **username_1**: [This article](http://www.ideajournal.com/articles.php?id=27) might help with your question  
> **username_0**: No. It's not that answer. There's another but it's highly politicised. I am interested in the psychology for such strong denial  
> **username_0**: It is. That's what I am looking for.  

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