People who purchase liberal books have distinct tastes for science compared with those who purchase conservative books. This raises questions about the existence of ‘echo chambers’ on matters where science can inform political debates.
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Bolsen, T. Political science: Partisans' science interests. Nat Hum Behav 1, 0076 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-017-0076
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