Politics and the Post Truth Era Inside Mental Health

Let’s talk politics, lies and fake news. Why are they so rampant today? In today’s show Gabe speaks with author and communications expert Tim Ward who explains why the truth matters so much, especially regarding our elected officials. Tim defines our cognitive biases, like the “halo” and “anchoring” effects, that can cause us to turn a blind eye and believe the lies we hear. For more information and a complete transcript, visit https://www.gabehoward.com/politics-post-truth-era-psych-central-pod
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