"Part of the reason that our politics seems so tough right now and facts and science and argument does not seem to be winning the day all the time is because we're hardwired not to always think clearly when we're scared"
- Barack Obama
About this Quote
This quote by Barack Obama talks to the existing state of politics in the United States. He suggests that worry is a significant factor in why realities and science are not always winning the day. This is due to the fact that fear can cause us to believe irrationally and make choices that are not based on truths or science. Fear can likewise cause an absence of empathy and understanding for those who have various viewpoints. Fear can also result in a lack of rely on the government and other institutions. Eventually, Obama is recommending that in order to make progress in politics, we need to be willing to confront our fears and think clearly. We should be willing to listen to different point of views and be open to compromise. Only then can we progress and make development.
This quote is written / told by Barack Obama somewhere between August 4, 1961 and today. He was a famous President from USA.
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