On complex political issues, most Americans take shortcuts to simplicity

Дата публикации: 02-10-2026 20:40:02

A core assumption in any democracy is that citizens with access to information will make reasoned decisions on political candidates and policy issues. But a new study by UC Berkeley social scientists finds that Americans usually don't consider the full scope of difficult issues, instead basing their opinions on mental shortcuts that sidestep complexity.

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