Adrian Blattner from Stanford University examines political polarization in Germany, the U.S., and Brazil, highlighting the rise of affective polarization and the need for dialogue and understanding ...

Based on that political polarization, when we try to imagine how our ideological opponents can get it so wrong, we often conclude that it’s because they’re stupid, or brainwashed, or victims ...

We live in an era where polarization isn’t just a political issue—it’s reshaping workplaces, communities, and even our closest relationships. Conversations too often become battlegrounds ...