THE SUBTLE BIAS THAT UNDERLIES OUR IDEOLOGICAL LEANINGS
Pacific Standard: There are many theories as to why someone grows up to be a liberal or a conservative. These… More
Political Psychology
Why Liberals Aren’t as Tolerant as They Think
Politico: In March, students at Middlebury College disrupted a lecture by the conservative political scientist Charles Murray because they disagreed… More
Hitting the Streets for Science: What Motivates Protest Behavior?
This past weekend tens of thousands of people participated in science marches in more than 600 cities around the world… More
Why conservatives are more likely than liberals to believe false information about threats
Los Angeles Times: After an electoral season that blurred the line between fact and fantasy, a team of UCLA researchers is… More
The Tricky Psychology of Holding Government Accountable
The Atlantic: I spoke with Tetlock about when being held accountable leads people to make more careful decisions and when… More
Political Affiliation Can Predict How People Will React to False Information About Threats
Social conservatives are more likely to believe untrue warnings about possible threats than are liberals, two studies show… More