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#918 Antoine Marie: The Biases of People with Strong Political and Moral Convictions

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Exploring Threat-Based Narratives in Politics and Ideologies

This chapter delves into the social functions of sharing political conspiracy theories and threat-based narratives, discussing how the human mind's evolutionary susceptibility to social threats influences behavior. It explores the strategic use of fear and hatred in mobilizing support for political causes and the role of narratives in justifying collective actions. Additionally, the chapter touches on the impact of misinformation on offline behavior and the disconnect between professed beliefs and actions.

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