The article discusses how a psychological phenomenon known as in-group, out-group bias contributes to the widening political divide in the U.S. This bias creates a rift where individuals view themselves as 'winners' in their in-group and others as 'losers' in the out-group. Factors exacerbating this divide include an increasing lack of trust towards those who are different and the growing resentment from marginalized groups due to rising income inequality. Additionally, extreme social media views further alienate populations, canceling integration programs that aimed to build trust across diverse groups.
A lack of trust of those who are different fuels an in-group, out-group bias that divides us.
With growing income inequality, there is a sense that others-those at the top of the economic hierarchy-are "winning" while those at the lower levels are "losing."
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