Data-mining the General Social Survey finds that support for free speech (even for disliked groups and ideas) is predicted by cognitive ability, emotional intelligence, and intellectual humility.

https://www.thefire.org/news/emotional-intelligence-cognitive-ability-may-predict-support-free-speech

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For a while I’ve suspected that psychological shortcomings undermine support for libertarian ideas. 😏 My hypothesis, however, was that the main problem was fear and anger, and that cognitive behavioral therapy would help. #freespeech #psychology #libertarianism

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