When you do get people to think through and explain policy points, they tend to realize how little they understand and, in turn, moderate their views.
Which is why, of course, we must never ask for explanations from others our ourselves, but instead hoist high the flag, chant the mantra, and make sure our ideological tribe remains pure and unquestioning!
(h/t +Dan Eastwood)
Reshared post from +Jennifer Freeman
An interesting result.
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Why Partisans Can’t Explain Their Views
When we’re asked to explain how a policy works, we become less partisan.
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