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#936 David Pietraszewski: Alliances, Intergroup Conflict, Politics, and the Science of Psychology

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Alliance Theory of Political Belief Systems

The chapter explores the alliance theory of political belief systems, challenging the conventional wisdom that ideologies dictate political attitudes. It discusses how people's beliefs are shaped more by alliances and interests rather than principles, leading to a deeper understanding of the motivations behind political ideologies. The speaker ultimately agrees with the theory, highlighting its potential to revolutionize the understanding of human behavior in political psychology.

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