politics

Political ideology is impairing your cognitive functioning.

Political ideology is impairing your cognitive functioning. 

https://www.stevestewartwilliams.com/p/warning-political-ideology-may-impair

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“When people see political positions as morally right or wrong, they not only respond more quickly but also engage brain systems associated with salience, conflict monitoring, and goal-driven thinking. But this fast, confident decision-making comes with a caveat: people who are less able to distinguish between correct and incorrect judgments—a trait known as low metacognitive sensitivity—appear to rely more heavily on these moral signals in the brain.”

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On a similar note:

“When people see political positions as morally right or wrong, they not only respond more quickly but also engage brain systems associated with salience, conflict monitoring, and goal-driven thinking. But this fast, confident decision-making comes with a caveat: people who are less able to distinguish between correct and incorrect judgments—a trait known as low metacognitive sensitivity—appear to rely more heavily on these moral signals in the brain.”

https://www.psypost.org/neuroscientists-link-low-self-awareness-to-stronger-brain-reactions-to-moralized-issues/

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Thanks. So humans really are tribal creatures where morals and dogma overcome deeper analysis, especially if cognitive function is somewhat limited in the first place. 

"These findings support the idea that low metacognitive sensitivity might amplify the influence of moral conviction on both decision-making and brain function. In practical terms, people who lack insight into the accuracy of their own beliefs may be more likely to treat political issues as moral imperatives and less willing to consider alternative viewpoints."