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Destiny's Nuanced Political Views
- Destinys political views span from center right to far left depending on the issue.
- He supports guns and capitalism but also backs trans rights and US institutions.
Human Brain Avoids Truth Seeking
- Humans are not truth-seeking machines but seek comfort and validation instead.
- Cognitive biases drive people to reinforce their worldviews and discredit opposing views.
Status Drives Political Behavior
- People often seek social status more than truth or goodness in ideological conflicts.
- This drives behaviors like out-group denigration and virtue signaling for rank.