Tag: public opinion
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Understanding Availability Cascades: How Public Opinion Shapes Our Beliefs and Behaviors
Have you ever found yourself believing in something simply because “everyone else” seems to believe it too? Or, have you ever noticed how an event or idea can suddenly become more prominent in the public consciousness, even if there is little objective evidence to support it? If so, you may have experienced what social scientists…
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Understanding the Overton Window: How Public Opinion Shapes Political Reality
The Overton Window is a concept in political theory that describes the range of ideas that are considered politically acceptable within a given society at a given time. The term was coined by Joseph P. Overton, a senior vice president at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a free-market think tank based in Michigan. The…