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“If you have a personality predisposed to liberalism, you might gravitate more to the artsy crowd or the anti-establishment crowd. And then those peers will affect you, and they will give you values, and you will copy them.” quote by Jonathan Haidt
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“If you have a personality predisposed to liberalism, you might gravitate more to the artsy crowd or the anti-establishment crowd. And then those peers will affect you, and they will give you values, and you will copy them.”

Jonathan Haidt

About This Quote

Source Book: The Righteous Mind, 2012

Liberal personality traits draw people toward artistic or anti-establishment groups, shaping values through peer influence.

In simple terms: Personality steers social circles, which shape values.

Key Takeaway

Be aware of how peers influence your beliefs.

Themes

politics personality social influence values

Mood

analytical reflective

Type

philosophical social

When to use this quote

  • college campuses
  • online communities
  • creative industries

Key Concepts

Identity formation group dynamics cultural capital

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you seek diverse viewpoints?
  • What role does personality play in political leanings?
A Different Perspective

Echo chambers can limit perspective diversity.

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