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On complex political issues, most Americans take shortcuts to simplicity

Source: Phys.org · Published 2 Oct 2026, 20:40

A core assumption in any democracy is that citizens with access to information will make reasoned decisions on political candidates and policy issues. But a new study by UC Berkeley social scientists…

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