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“Groups become more extreme and entrenched in their beliefs and polarized from others when members only exchange information that reinforces their views and filter out all else or never learn of alternatives. Thus they narrow their options, and magnify each other's prejudices and misconceptions. This trend leads to blind spots in decision making and to extreme behavior, even terrorism.”

Quote by Cass Sunstein

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Cass Sunstein is a prominent legal scholar and academic, recognized for his work in law and behavioral economics. Born on September 21, 1954, he has made substantial contributions to the fields of law and public policy. Sunstein has held significant academic positions at Harvard Law School and the University of Chicago Law School, and has also served in government roles, including as the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs under the Obama administration. His research has covered a broad range of legal and economic issues, and he is the author of several influential books and articles. more

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