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Ep60 "Can we think better by wrestling with conflicting ideas?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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Understanding Extreme Polarization and Belief Formation

The chapter explores how extreme polarization in society is influenced by neurological processes shaping individual beliefs. It discusses the challenges of considering alternative viewpoints, introduces the concept of steel manning, and relates belief formation to politics, religion, and societal influences.

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