Brain function of liberals, conservatives differs

[TZ]

PARIS (AFP) - The brain neurons of liberals and conservatives fire differently when confronted with tough choices, suggesting that some political divides may be hard-wired, according a study released Sunday.


Aristotle may have been more on the mark than he realised when he said that man is by nature a political animal.

Dozens of previous studies have established a strong link between political persuasion and certain personality traits.

Conservatives tend to crave order and structure in their lives, and are more consistent in the way they make decisions. Liberals, by contrast, show a higher tolerance for ambiguity and complexity, and adapt more easily to unexpected circumstances.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070909/hl_afp/scienceneuroscience_070909173324

[tkmorris]

1. In other news, Conservatives show brain function

Who'd have guessed?

[Swamp Rat]

2. It's simply quantity of brain cells.

:D

[Perry Logan]

3. More scientific proof that conservatives are stupid. If you can't handle ambiguity--you're stupid.