About this episode

Steve Baker and Prof. Paul Dolan discuss the ongoing divisions in Britain over Brexit and the role of behavioural science in fostering tolerance.

Sponsored by Glint - buy, save and spend real physical gold with a Glint Mastercard®. Visit glintpay.com to find out more.Buy The Brexit Effect, 2016–2026: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brexit-Effect-2016-2026-Anthony-Seldon/dp/1009749625You can find Prof. Paul Dolan's books here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Paul-Dolan/author/B001HON1OU?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true.On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit vote, Steve Baker sits down with his unlikely friend and co-author Professor Paul Dolan of the LSE to explore why Britain is still so divided over the decision to leave the EU, and whether behavioural science can help us agree to disagree more gracefully. Together they unpack "beliefism," the psychology of affective polarisation, and their EMBRACE framework for embedding tolerance by design into our institutions, workplaces, and public debate.📰 Exclusive post-show: voices.fightingforafreefuture.com🛒 Merch: shop.fightingforafreefuture.com📧 Advertise or partner: liam@stevebaker.info

People in this episode

Host: Steve Baker

Guest: Prof. Paul Dolan

Topics covered

• Brexit
• political division
• behavioural science
• psychology
• tolerance
• public debate

Keywords

• Brexit
• Paul Dolan
• Steve Baker
• behavioural science
• political division
• tolerance
• psychology

Sponsors

Glint

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LSE, Fighting for a Free Future

Books & works: The Brexit Effect, 2016–2026

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