How Political Metaphors Are Subtly Impacting Your Decision Making

in #politics8 years ago

The way we talk politics lulls us into an "eternal political present," one psychologist explains—and Trump couldn't be happier.

Source: Fast Company

This article points out how some of the metaphorical language (mostly related to races and fighting) that we use in politics can cause us to make decisions based on the candidates' most recent decisions, neglecting what they've done in the past. The author contends that Trump's tactics take advantage of this situation, and I think he may have a point. Either way, it's always fascinating to consider the deeper relationship between our thoughts and language.