People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast

The psychological factors of polarized groups, with Matthew Hornsey

June 10, 2022 Zachary Elwood Episode 77
People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast
The psychological factors of polarized groups, with Matthew Hornsey
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A talk with psychology researcher Matthew Hornsey about political polarization and the psychology behind it. Other topics discussed include: why people can believe such different (and unreasonable) ideas; persuasive tactics; the importance of people criticizing their own group; why groups mainly listen to in-group members and ignore the same ideas from out-group members. 

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