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“The relationship between psychological predispositions and ideology is not monotonic. Those with the highest tolerance for error and least passion for moral order are not on the left, but in the middle. Those who are intolerant and care about moral order are thus more likely to become ideological…” quote by Hans Noel
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““The relationship between psychological predispositions and ideology is not monotonic. Those with the highest tolerance for error and least passion for moral order are not on the left, but in the middle. Those who are intolerant and care about moral order are thus more likely to become ideological, and then, slightly more likely to become conservative.””

Hans Noel

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Ideological extremes are not confined to left or right; moderate tolerance for error and low moral passion can place one in the center, while intolerance and moral zeal push toward conservatism.

In simple terms: Moderate tolerance leads to centrism; intolerance fuels conservatism.

Key Takeaway

Assess your own ideological drivers.

Themes

politics ideology tolerance moderation extremism

Mood

analytical critical

Type

Ideological:1 Ideology:1 Predispositions Ideology:0 Psychological Predispositions:0 Ideology Monotonic:0

When to use this quote

  • voting behavior
  • political discourse
  • policy analysis

Key Concepts

psychology moral values error tolerance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your political stance?
  • Can tolerance be increased?
A Different Perspective

Simplistic labels can mislead.

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