This chapter delves into the natural inclination of humans to join tribes and adhere to strong ideologies, such as religion or politics. It explores the challenges faced when engaging with individuals of different ideologies and the criticisms faced for providing a platform to controversial views. Additionally, it discusses the flaws in people's worldviews, the aversion to ambiguity leading to polarization, and the consequences of labeling and punishing individuals for their views.
Brian Keating is a cosmologist, professor of physics at UC San Diego, host of the podcast "Into the Impossible with Brian Keating," and author of several books, including "Losing the Nobel Prize" and "Into the Impossible: Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner." https://briankeating.com/
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