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#810 - Brett Cooper - The Quiet Revolution Against Modern Feminism
Modern Wisdom
The Distance Between Perception and Reality Fuels Division
Political polarization is fueled largely by misperceptions, where individuals often dislike their political opponents based on beliefs they do not actually hold. This phenomenon creates a landscape where out-party animosity surpasses in-party affection, suggesting that many votes cast are motivated more by dissatisfaction with the opposing side than support for one’s own. A study identified a progression of six stages in which individuals consistently exaggerate the extreme views of their opponents, leading to a distorted perception of political beliefs. For instance, individuals on the left may incorrectly assume that all right-leaning individuals are racists, further entrenching divisions.
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