TIL well-educated people who consume a lot of information tend to hold disproportionately extreme views because they’re really good at seeking out information that confirms their position (and ignoring information that might run counter).

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TIL well-educated people who consume a lot of information tend to hold disproportionately extreme views because they’re really good at seeking out information that confirms their position (and ignoring information that might run counter).

TIL well-educated people who consume a lot of information tend to hold disproportionately extreme views because they’re really good at seeking out information that confirms their position (and ignoring information that might run counter). http://freakonomics.com/podcast/change-your-mind/ dextersson January 30, 2020 at 05:45PM

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TIL well-educated people who consume a lot of information tend to hold disproportionately extreme views because they’re really good at seeking out information that confirms their position (and ignoring information that might run counter).

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