People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast Why do some people want to watch the world burn?, with Kevin Arceneaux
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Jan 4, 2024 Kevin Arceneaux, a researcher who found that a surprising number of people have a need for chaos, discusses the study and its relation to toxic polarization and social media. They explore the presence of a 'burn it all down' mentality among liberals and the challenges of studying the internet. The study reveals that 24% of participants agreed that society should be burned to the ground, and explores the influence of fake news creators on the 2016 election. It also discusses the need for chaos among both Trump and Bernie Sanders supporters, and delves into the dark side of human nature in politics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The 'Need for Chaos' and Hostile Political Rumors
02:23 • 13min
Transitioning and Analyzing Views on Natural Disasters and Society
14:59 • 2min
Survey Results on People's Agreement with Statements on Chaos and Destruction
16:35 • 8min
The Influence of Fake News Creators on the 2016 Election
24:15 • 2min
The Need for Chaos Across the Political Spectrum
26:05 • 19min
The Dark Side of Human Nature and its Impact on Politics
45:31 • 12min