Do you ever wonder how accurate and impartial your news sources are? Do you view yourself as fully informed on all sides? Or are you caught inside an “echo chamber” or “filter bubble” that reinforces your preexisting beliefs and insulates you from conflicting information? Social scientists tell us that “confirmation bias” is alive and well…
Do you ever wonder how much weight you should give to public opinion polls? For instance, if a politician has a low job approval rating, does that prove the politician is doing a bad job? Or what about when you’re responding to a survey on specific issues, such as the economy, inflation, or the U.S.-…
In prior posts I have lamented that America is deeply divided, exploring in particular how the media has exacerbated the problem. I have concluded that our current situation is a “no win” not only for the country, but also for Republicans, Democrats, and citizens in general. I promised to explore what we need to do…
I believe that the way we practice politics in this country is a major reason why Americans are divided, angry, and frustrated. What I dub as the “hyper-partisan, blame game rubric” has, in recent years, become the predominant way we make policy and govern. The harm goes beyond sewing division and anger, as our elected…