Us vs Them: Why We Think This Way

I am joined by social psychologist Anne Wilson to explore the psychology of polarization. What’s really happening in our minds—and in the minds of those we disagree with—when polarizing issues arise? Is there something about human nature that’s preventing us from listening to the other side and pushing us further apart?We discuss misperceptions, why facts alone rarely change minds, and the role social media plays in deepening polarization. Anne also shares practical strategies for having conversations across disagreement without making things worse.Anne Wilson is a Professor of Social Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University, where she researches the psychology of polarization.Learn more about Anne’s work. For more information about the podcast and the people involved, see our Substack.