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59. Robert Sapolsky: The psychology behind Donald Trump, the science of stress, and the illusion of ‘free will’

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The Influence of Emotional Makeup on Political Views

Emotional makeup and temperament are better predictors of political views than careful thought. People's anxiety towards ambiguity and novelty tends to make them political conservatives, while those who see the future as exciting lean towards being political progressives. The feeling of overwhelm by ambiguity leads individuals to seek patterns and be conservative in their political views.

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