Dr. Yudkin is a postdoctoral researcher in social decision-making at Yale University, investigating how transformative experiences change people’s values and behaviors. He obtained his PhD from New York University and was a Fellow at Harvard University. His research centers on how people assess and influence their surroundings, including how group membership influences moral judgment.
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Favorite MiC Finding:
"This year, we found that a simple intervention where people observe another person changing their minds about an issue significantly reduces polarized attitudes."
-- Overcoming Distrust and Reducing Partisan Animosity - A New Method
Why: This finding is important because it shows how powerful it can be to see people you relate to changing their minds. It helps normalize a behavior that should be more valued in our society.