Zuck Takes the Stand, ChatGPT Turns on Lovett, and the Surprising Ties Between Our Biology and Our Politics
Offline with Jon Favreau
Children, Ideology, and the Roots of Prejudice
This chapter examines 1940s research on children's prejudices and ideologies, highlighting how their views on issues like fascism are shaped by psychological traits and home environments. It discusses the tensions parents face between control and freedom, the impact of authoritarian parenting on rigid thinking, and the implications for political beliefs. The chapter further explores the intertwining of social media algorithms and rigid thinking, revealing how these factors can deepen susceptibility to conspiracy theories and extreme ideologies.
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