The Bias That Divides Us: The Science and Politics of Myside Thinking

The Bias That Divides Us is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the hidden forces driving political polarization in today's society.

With a unique blend of psychology, science, and political analysis, author Keith Stanovich reveals how our cognitive biases lead us to overvalue information that confirms our preexisting beliefs and undervalue information that contradicts them.

This creates a myside bias, where we become blind to the flaws in our own beliefs and more receptive to those of our political allies. Stanovich argues that this phenomenon is not limited to low-information voters or the general public but is also prevalent among the cognitive elite - those with high intelligence, executive functioning, or other valued psychological dispositions.

This means that even those who consider themselves unbiased and rational in their thinking are susceptible to myside bias. The book offers practical solutions for avoiding this bias and fostering a more productive political discourse.

By understanding the science behind our cognitive biases, we can learn to recognize when they are influencing our decision-making and take steps to overcome them.

The Bias That Divides Us is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the polarized state of politics today and how to navigate it in a more informed and constructive manner.