The Dissenter cover image

#1125 Daniel Fessler: Physical Formidability, Male Muscularity, Pathogen-Avoidance & More

The Dissenter

00:00

Threat Perception and Political Ideology

This chapter examines how political psychology interacts with social conservatism and liberalism, particularly concerning perceived threats. It explores how emotional responses like disgust influence political narratives and actions during crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion also addresses the varying reactions to health directives among political factions and the implications for societal norms and behaviors.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app