Good Reasonable People

In this book, Keith Payne explores the psychological roots of America's political divide.

He argues that the fundamental source of our division is a near-universal human tendency to believe that people who are different from us are irrational or foolish, and that we flexibly rationalize ideas to see ourselves as good people.

Payne uses his research and personal experiences to provide insights into why talking about politics is so hard and how we can begin to mend the personal bonds that are fraying due to political differences.

The book aims to help readers understand and be understood by people with different viewpoints, encouraging compassion and better engagement in political debates.