What is behind the growing reluctance to discuss politics? Researchers identify a potential factor
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A study has found that individuals who view politics as a zero-sum game are more likely to avoid discussing it with opposing viewpoints. This avoidance may reinforce polarization, suggesting a need to challenge such beliefs to encourage open dialogue.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-10-03 14:02:08+00:00.

Original Title: Individuals who see politics as a zero-sum game, where one side’s gain is inevitably another’s loss, are more likely to avoid conversations with people of differing political beliefs. This pattern was observed in Israeli and American voters, particularly in the days leading up to major elections.