The Psychology Behind Political Debate

How politicians use psychology, and what it means for democracy.
by R. Michael Alvarez

Why I'm Not Going on An Information Diet—At Least Not Yet

By R. Michael Alvarez on January 14, 2012 in The Psychology Behind Political Debate

I listened this morning to an interview on NPR with Clay Johnson, in which he discussed his new book, The Information Diet.  I've not read the book yet, but it's now on my list --- though I'm not sure whether I agree with his conclusions. Read More

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R. Michael Alvarez, Ph.D.

R. Michael Alvarez, Ph.D., is a Professor of Political Science at the California Institute of Technology.

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