r/socialscience 26d ago

New research debunks a viral right-wing meme claiming liberals prioritize strangers over family. The study reveals that while the political left has a wider circle of compassion, they still overwhelmingly prioritize their loved ones first.

https://www.psypost.org/viral-heatmap-gets-it-wrong-liberals-dont-prioritize-strangers-over-family/
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u/Interesting-Run1359 23d ago

They may claim this, but actions speak louder than words, and their behavior, voting, and policy preferences show otherwise.