The false and the furious: We aren't just bothered by different beliefs—we're bothered when we think others are wrong

Why do disagreements about vaccines, climate change or elections often feel so personal?

The short version

• Our research suggests it is not simply because other people have different beliefs.
• It is because we think those beliefs are mistaken.
• This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies .

What happened

Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Why do disagreements about vaccines, climate change or elections often feel so personal? We are behavioral scientists who study the role of beliefs in politics and everyday life .

Why it matters

Our new research finds that people are more disturbed by others' beliefs when they feel those beliefs are not merely different from their own but are based on incorrect information.

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