Avi Tuschman delves into the hidden roots of political orientation, exploring the deep evolutionary and behavioral factors that shape our beliefs. He questions why we tend to favor certain ideologies, investigating how these inclinations mold our societies. Tuschman posits that our political stances are not merely products of social pressures, but are profoundly embedded within our biology and evolutionary past. His work offers a unique lens through which to understand the fundamental drivers of political alignment.
Exploring the natural history of political orientations, this groundbreaking work delves into how evolutionary processes shape our political beliefs and behaviors. It examines the interplay between biology and politics, offering insights into the roots of ideological differences. By combining insights from various disciplines, the book aims to illuminate the fundamental factors that influence political attitudes and affiliations, providing a unique perspective on the nature of political identity.
By blending serious research with relevant contemporary examples, Our Political Nature casts important light on the ideological clashes that so dangerously divide and imperil our world today. It shows how political orientations arise from three clusters of measurable personality traits that entail opposing attitudes toward tribalism, inequality, and differing perceptions of human nature. Together, these traits are by far the most powerful cause of left-right voting, even leading people to regularly vote against their economic interests. Our political personalities also influence our likely choice of a mate, and shape society's larger reproductive patterns. Now in paperback with a foreword by Sebastian Junger, author of Tribe, and a new epilogue by the author, this book tells the evolutionary stories of these crucial personality traits, which stem from epic biological conflicts. Based on dozens of exciting new insights from primatology, genetics, neuroscience, and anthropology, this groundbreaking work brings core concepts to life through current news stories and personalities.
