Stephen Vaisey

Dr. Stephen Vaisey, Professor of Sociology and Political Science at Duke University and co-director of the Worldview Lab, discusses beliefs and cultural change. Their research shows that people's beliefs tend to be pretty settled. They explore the concept of personal culture, models of belief updating, and the factors that influence belief changes over time. The importance of being open-minded and societal structures in shaping opinions are highlighted. Recommended readings on cultural change are also discussed.