Why do we disagree?

Duck - Rabbit by Paul Dolan

Jul 27, 202125:33Health

In this bonus episode, recorded in front of a live virtual audience, Professor Paul Dolan and his guests discuss the neuroscience and social science behind the polarisation problem. Why do we take sides on so many issues...

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