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Study finds people link fictional heroes to their own politics, potentially fueling polarization.
A recent study by the University of Southampton shows that people often think fictional characters like Harry Potter and Spider-Man support the same political party as they do, which can fuel political polarization.
Participants were 20% more likely to associate heroes with their own political views and villains with the opposing party.
This tendency to project personal beliefs onto characters can make individuals more vulnerable to misinformation and may deepen political divisions.
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El estudio encuentra que la gente vincula a los héroes ficticios con su propia política, potencialmente alimentando la polarización.