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Personality Politics

Are we predisposed by our personality to be drawn to certain political policies or ideologies? And if so, should we take account of this when our views differ from other people?

Are we predisposed by our personality to be drawn to certain political policies or certain ideologies? And if so, should we take account of this when our views differ from other people? James Tilley, a professor of politics at Oxford University, talks to leading academics in the field about how this might help explain the current political polarisation seen in countries like the UK and the US.

Producer: Bob Howard
Editor: Jasper Corbett

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Sun 7 Feb 2021 21:30
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    Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad.