Why people ignore facts?

[MordechaiGoodbud]

Liberals and Conservatives are Similarly Motivated to Avoid Exposure to One Another's Opinions by Jeremy Frimer, Linda J. Skitka, Matt Motyl :: SSRN

Subjects were asked if they thought gay marriage should be legal.

They were offered $10 to read 8 arguments supporting their opinion or $7 to read 8 arguments against it.

Over 60% chose to take less money.

I wouldn't.

 

[Pogo]

Liberals and Conservatives are Similarly Motivated to Avoid Exposure to One Another's Opinions by Jeremy Frimer, Linda J. Skitka, Matt Motyl :: SSRN

Subjects were asked if they thought gay marriage should be legal.

They were offered $10 to read 8 arguments supporting their opinion or $7 to read 8 arguments against it.

Over 60% chose to take less money.

I wouldn't.

There's lots of us on this site who ought to be paid for having to break down argumental train wrecks. I for one am owed billions at this point. Maybe millions. Even hundreds.