Do politics make us irrational? | Jay Van Bavel
Do politics make us irrational? | Jay Van Bavel
TED-Ed: Lessons Worth Sharing · Jay Van Bavel
February 4, 20205m 14s
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Show Notes
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].
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