14 days ago · United States
On complex political issues, most Americans take shortcuts to simplicity
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A core assumption in any democracy is that citizens with access to information will make reasoned decisions on political candidates and policy issues. But a new study by UC Berkeley social scientists finds that Americans usually don't consider the full scope of difficult issues, instead basing their opinions on mental…
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On complex political issues, most Americans take shortcuts to simplicity
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