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Podcast: Psychologists Off the Clock
Episode: 51. The Psychology of Political Division with Yael and Debbie
Description: Are You Worried About The Current Political Polarization?
Do you have trouble understanding political viewpoints different from your own?
Pretty sure you are right and the "other side" is wrong?
Want to learn about the psychology of politics, morality, and political righteousness?
In this timely episode, Yael and Debbie discuss the work of social psychology researcher, Dr. Jonathan Haidt, who studies the psychology of political and moral opinions. We'll explore why humans are a uniquely moralistic species, and how we can end up with such different beliefs about moral (as in, political and religious) issues. We'll present some research-based suggestions...