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The Brain and Political Ideology
This chapter examines the neurological and psychological interplay between political beliefs and individual cognitive responses. It discusses how extreme ideologies can lead to cognitive rigidity and affect emotional well-being, while exploring the contrasting behaviors of individuals facing injustice based on their ideological stance. The chapter challenges traditional views on political rigidity, revealing how cognitive traits may better predict ideological extremism across the political spectrum.
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