Tag: liberals and conservatives

The chart below suggests that Republicans/conservatives perceive the world as a more threatening, less beautiful place than their counterparts. This was also the finding of a related study, one performed in a university that measured unconscious or pre-conscious thought.  The …

Why Liberals and Conservatives Can’t Change Each Other’s Minds Read More »

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As presented in this short, animated video, our brain formation and chemistry shapes the way we see the world, perceive threats, and relate to others.  The science behind this has been the subject of many rigorous and comprehensive studies over the …

Neither Liberals Nor Conservatives Are At Liberty To Change Their Viewpoints–Here’s Why Read More »

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“On Being” is a syndicated radio program on the intersection of philosophy, religion and human psychology that I try to catch every week. The episode linked here was the second in as many weeks on a subject that I believe …

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I tutor a number of local students of all ages on a variety of subjects.  Such encounters are always rewarding to me at some level, though some cause me to think and learn more than others. Currently, I’m helping a …

Philosophic Questions on “Free Choice and Morality” Get at Issues of Sustainability Read More »

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