How the ego does damage control

What does your ego do when faced with two conflicting beliefs?

00:00 Introduction
00:16 I saw the process of how the ego protects itself
01:40 Becoming aware of two beliefs in conflict
02:21 Introducing a thought experiment about a friend
03:36 The ego wants to protect both beliefs
05:44 The ego sacrifices the belief in the other for the belief in itself
06:54 The ego tries to maintain the deepest belief
07:45 How to notice this for yourself