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I believe many of the problems of polarization are caused by cognitive dissonance [1] in particular "confirmation bias" (the article is sort of light on referen
by agentgt 11y ago
I believe many of the problems of polarization are caused by cognitive dissonance [1] in particular "confirmation bias" (the article is sort of light on references to academic social psychology and cognitive behavior).
Confirmation bias is often exarcebated with greater choices (as the number of choices brings greater discomfort). An example would be the GOP primaries (ie sheer number of candidates).
I also think certain personality types (ie myers briggs/jung) have a tendency to behave in a polarized manner. I don't think being polarized = stupid as another commenter posted albeit probably being ignorant does have an affect.
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_dissonance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_dissonance
- RobertoG 11y agoMy irony bias makes me think that attributing problems to confirmation bias should be classified as a type of confirmation bias.
- agentgt 11y agoPerhaps I'm not as knowledgable in the area as you are (and thus think my critique/question trite). Maybe care to elaborate on the irony? I posted it because the article doesn't bother to answer why the hell people are polarized in the first place. Its like saying America is fat.. here are 7 tips to get in shape... I also think the # prefix tips is clearly a click bait ploy albeit I a nice clever a play on Steven Covey's book title. Wouldn't it be worthwhile to know why people become polarized in the first place or why we are so much now?
- RobertoG 11y agoI want to excuse myself. It wasn't an attack against your comment but I see how it could looks like it. In essence I share your opinion. It's just I couldn't resist the chance. I know, childish.