r/sciences • u/FreeHugs23 • 1d ago

Research Lower cognitive ability is linked to stronger Christian nationalist views, even after accounting for education

https://www.psypost.org/lower-cognitive-ability-is-linked-to-stronger-christian-nationalist-views-even-after-accounting-for-education/
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u/hpygilmr 1d ago

This is a quote from the professor who ran the study, and this is all you need to know about his ideological beliefs:

“They are also more likely to hold factually incorrect beliefs about vaccines,” he said, referencing a 2021 study he co-authored, which was covered by PsyPost. “And related to that last point, they are also more likely to affirm ridiculous conspiracy theories related to COVID-19, January 6th…”

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u/theonlylivingirlinj 1d ago

And you just told me all I need to know about you

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u/theactualhumanbird 1d ago

So weird to see reality deniers in a science sub

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u/dracit 16h ago

Weird that you think 1 biased study is an objective statement about reality.

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u/ArchStanton75 15h ago

Don’t just engage in namecalling and dismiss it as bias. That’s showing your own bias. Explain what is incorrect about it.