The Bias That Divides Us
The Bias That Divides Us
Keith E. Stanovich
Steven Pinker
This is the book for our era. - Steven Pinker
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The Bias That Divides Us

The Bias That Divides Us: The Science and Politics of Myside Thinking

Keith E. Stanovich
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Keith E. Stanovich
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In "The Bias That Divides Us," Keith E. Stanovich delivers a compelling exploration into the heart of our societal discord, challenging the popular narrative of a post-truth era to unveil the deeper, more insidious culprit: myside bias. With precision and insight, Stanovich unravels the complex ways in which this form of bias infiltrates our politics, not through a collective dismissal of truth, but from an unwavering belief that truth is the exclusive domain of those who share our views. This foundational misunderstanding fuels the fire of political polarization, driving wedges within societies and communities worldwide. Drawing upon a rich tapestry of scientific insights, Stanovich exposes myside bias as a unique cognitive outlier, immune to the safeguards of intelligence or critical thinking skills. This bias does not discriminate, ensnaring the cognitive elite and layperson alike, creating blind spots that render even the most rational among us susceptible to skewed perceptions. Through a meticulous examination of its origins, manifestations, and the challenges it presents to collective understanding and dialogue, "The Bias That Divides Us" offers not just a diagnosis of our divided times but a critical step toward bridging the chasms that separate us, urging a reevaluation of how we perceive truth, engage with differing perspectives, and the vital importance of reinstating trust in the institutions dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge.

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Released
2021
31 Aug
Length
256
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This is the book for our era. - Steven Pinker
Converging with the results of studies by Kahan (2013) and Van Boven and colleagues (2017) are political science studies showing that various indices of cognitive sophistication such as educational level, knowledge level, and political awareness not only do not attenuate partisan myside bias but often increase it. For example, Mark Joslyn and Donald Haider-Markel (2014) found that highly educated partisan survey respondents were in greater disagreement about policy-relevant facts than less-educated partisan respondents were.
— Keith E. Stanovich, The Bias That Divides Us

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