A Discussion: Personal experiences bridge moral and political divides better than facts


Paraphrase the articles thesis:

In order to foster an effective dialogue among people with different political affiliations, the use of both facts/evidence and personal experiences creates mutual respect between both parties. It had previously been said that using only facts and evidence creates a respectful environment, but it has been found that it actually does the opposite.

How does the article distinguish facts and personal experiences:

  • Facts: “objective statistics and evidence obtained from reports and articles”
  • Personal experiences: “subjective anecdotes about lived events”

Upon what underlying assumptions is the article based. Add quote

  • “Political opponents respect moral beliefs more when they are supported by personal experiences, not facts. The respect-inducing power “

How can it shape our communications as a group?

Kubin, E., Puryear, C., Schein, C., & Gray, K. (2021). Personal experiences bridge moral and political divides better than facts. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(6), e2008389118.