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Where it all started...
This is a time of disagreement and polarization in American politics caused by a clash of ideologies. It is imperative for Americans to communicate with each other about their political views and work together for the good of our country. When I saw the results of the tribalism that is destroying us, I began to research answers, publish my findings, and gather groups of reasonable individuals who agree on this imperative. Together, we're facilitating conversations that lead to understanding and sythesis.
Explore The Latest Book
The billionaires control our government—we don't. Over the past few decades, powerful elites have taken control of the federal government leveraging it to further their objectives: amassing wealth and maintaining stability in America. In the current state of affairs, the public finds itself without any means or influence to shape government decisions. Here are some videos exploring each chapter of Mike's latest book, America’s Counterfeit Democracy: Rule of the Power Elite. (Click here to get the book on Amazon.)
Research
Podcasts Introducing Michael Anderson's Research
Podcast 1 - Human Moral Foundations (Run-time: 15m 10s)
Explores how the left and right have different political moralities based partly on genetics.
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Podcast 2 - The Brain & Politics (Run-time: 14m 18s)
There are differences in the brains of liberals and conservatives that contribute to their worldview.
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Podcast 3 - Tribalism (Run-time: 18m 5s)
Tribalism is the expression of uncertainty and fear caused by the disjointed American society.
Podcast 4 - Evolution & Morality (Run-time: 18m 5s)
The variation in political morality between the left and right developed as an adaptation to different environments encountered by primitive man.
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Podcast 5 - Moral Capital (Run-time: 14m 32s)
Moral capital is the glue that holds societies together and comprises family, local community, moral community, and patriotism.
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