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Jonathan Haidt: Why We’re Convinced We’re Right (and everyone else is wrong!)

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Are you trapped in an online echo chamber? Society is becoming ever more divided as we seek out information that reinforces our views – but how do we avoid ending up dogmatic and entrenched? Renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt shares a shocking personal example of confirmation bias on social media, and shows just how vital it is for us to open up and absorb ideas from across the political spectrum.

[Video and text source: The RSA YouTube channel]

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