> If we want to reduce political polarization, we have to find ways not only to expose people to conflicting information, but to increase people's receptivity t

> If we want to reduce political polarization, we have to find ways not only to expose people to conflicting information, but to increase people's receptivity to information that challenges what they believe and want to believe. I believe the Greeks had discussed methods of persuasion to a great extent (as in logos, pathos, ethos) but also when to use which, and the study seems to affirm that shouting crazy hyperbolic slogans to get people emotionally charged is a better strategy for your existing fans than someone on the fence: to convince someone to jump sides, you're better off empathizing with them, bringing up objections slowly, etc.