Poles Apart: Why We Turn Against Each Other
Intelligence Squared
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Unpacking Polarization: Roots and Dynamics
This chapter explores the complex motivations and factors driving the collaborative writing of a book on political polarization. The discussion highlights the interplay of genetics and environment in shaping beliefs and the psychological resistance to changing convictions in response to evidence. By examining historical patterns and contemporary examples, the chapter sheds light on the societal triggers of division and the role of identity in exacerbating polarization.
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