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Steve Stewart-Williams

@SteveStuWill

Aug 6, 2025 • 3 tweets • 2 min read • Read on X

Traditionally, social psychologists saw obedience as central to the conservative mindset. Recent research, however, suggests that liberals are just as obedient as conservatives, but just to different authorities.

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