Sance: I am, across the board, immensely grateful for everything you've done. So i'm interestedi an, what we have is a very sort of a proof of concept that people are willing to engage and that they are willing to change their views if they know that other people share important principles with them. It's the best, my god. Thank you for your time. Thanks for putting this paper out at just the most timely moment. That is it for this episode of the youre not so smart podcast. You can find michel below at b e o t m i c h e l e on twitter at b e l o tm i ch e l e
New research suggests people on opposite sides of wedge issues want to listen to each other. We are each eager to hear differing opinions and understand opposing views, and when we do it can change our minds (at least a little), but only when we aren't triggered by the psychological phenomenon of reactance - one of several ideas we explore in this episode.
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