#political extremism


no risk, infinite reward, and a chance to lash out: inside the mind of extremist

Science is giving us a better, more complete look at how extremists think, why they refuse to listen to reason, and how to prevent their self-radicalization.
no risk, infinite reward, and a chance to lash out: inside the mind of extremist

the cognitive paradox of a political hardliner

A new study shows that people with hardline political views are more confident in their decisions, no matter how minor, than moderates. But we still don't know why...
the cognitive paradox of a political hardliner

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conservapedia faces off against einstein

Yes, the rumors are true, Conservapedia, the right wing anti-Wikipedia, thinks relativity is a liberal plot to indoctrinate new atheists.
conservapedia faces off against einstein