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Do politics make us irrational? | Jay Van Bavel

Do politics make us irrational? | Jay Van Bavel

FromTED-Ed: Lessons Worth Sharing


Do politics make us irrational? | Jay Van Bavel

FromTED-Ed: Lessons Worth Sharing

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Length:
5 minutes
Released:
Feb 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Can someone's political identity actually affect their ability to process information? The answer lies in a cognitive phenomenon known as partisanship. While identifying with social groups is an essential and healthy part of life, it can become a problem when the group's beliefs are at odds with reality. So how can we recognize and combat partisanship? Jay Van Bavel shares helpful strategies. [Directed by Patrick Smith, narrated by Addison Anderson].
Released:
Feb 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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