Why We Overestimate Our Differences
Challenge the myth of extreme political polarization. Social psychologists reveal how media narratives and group dynamics create the illusion of deeper divisions than actually exist, and how to bridge perceived differences.
What You'll Master
Understand how false polarization is manufactured by media and political incentives
Learn why extreme voices get amplified while moderate positions are ignored, creating the illusion that society is more divided than reality.
Discover the psychological biases that make differences seem larger than they are
Explore how out-group homogeneity, attribution errors, and selective exposure make us overestimate how different 'the other side' really is.
Recognize when artificial divisions are created to serve political or economic interests
Learn to identify manufactured controversies and wedge issues designed to divide people who actually share common ground and values.
Apply contact theory and perspective-taking to reduce perceived differences
Master evidence-based techniques for building empathy, finding common ground, and reducing intergroup conflict through meaningful interaction.
Build bridges across ideological and cultural divides in your community
Develop practical skills for fostering dialogue, reducing prejudice, and creating cooperation between groups that see themselves as opponents.
Your Bridge-Building Journey
1. Expose the Illusion of Extreme Polarization
Discover how perceived differences are often exaggerated and why people have more in common than media narratives suggest.
2. Understand the Psychology of Group Conflict
Learn the cognitive biases and social dynamics that make us overestimate differences and underestimate shared values and interests.
3. Foster Understanding and Cooperation Across Divides
Apply research-backed strategies to build empathy, reduce prejudice, and create meaningful dialogue between different groups.
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