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Leor Zmigrod on why rigid thinking makes us vulnerable to extremism

Leor Zmigrod, a political neuroscientist, discusses her research linking cognitive styles to political extremism. She explains how rigid thinking, despite self-perceived adaptability, correlates with dogmatic political views across the ideological spectrum. Zmigrod highlights how cognitive rigidity affects not only political attitudes but also neural structures, perception, and human behavior. She explores topics such as the Alternative Uses Test, which measures creative flexibility, and the psychological similarities between radical left and right ideologies. She also addresses the dangers of polarizing rhetoric, the myth of strong leadership, and the connection between cognitive rigidity and political violence.

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Leor Zmigrod on why rigid thinking makes us vulnerable to extremism

Leor Zmigrod, a political neuroscientist, discusses her research linking cognitive styles to political extremism. She explains how rigid thinking, despite self-perceived adaptability, correlates with dogmatic political views across the ideological spectrum. Zmigrod highlights how cognitive rigidity affects not only political attitudes but also neural structures, perception, and human behavior. She explores topics such as the Alternative Uses Test, which measures creative flexibility, and the psychological similarities between radical left and right ideologies. She also addresses the dangers of polarizing rhetoric, the myth of strong leadership, and the connection between cognitive rigidity and political violence.

Bias read (Center): The article presents balanced discussion on cognitive rigidity and its implications for political extremism without overtly favoring any specific political ideology. While discussing both left and right-wing extremism equally, it avoids taking a clear partisan stance. The framing remains objective,雖

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