7 Questions
According to the article, what is a common characteristic of political leaders who promise to restore a golden age?
They gain power by appealing to nostalgia
What is the main finding of the research conducted by the author and Daniel Gilbert?
People believe that humans are less kind, honest, ethical, and moral today than in the past
How long have people believed in the idea of moral decline?
Since pollsters started asking about it in 1949
What is one reason people believe in the illusion of moral decline?
Biased exposure to negative information
What did the recent meta-analysis find about cooperation rates between strangers in lab-based economic games?
Cooperation rates have increased by 8 percentage points
What do people primarily encounter about people they know?
Positive information
What percentage of Americans, according to a 2015 Pew Research Center poll, believe that addressing the moral breakdown of the country should be one of the government's priorities?
76%
Test your knowledge on political promises and their allure with this quiz! Explore historical figures and contemporary leaders who have capitalized on the idea of restoring a golden age. From Caesar Augustus to Donald Trump, discover the significance of these promises in shaping political narratives.
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