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Nov 2024
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The Psychology of Last Minute Voters - T...

Growth Mindset Psychology
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Conflicted, Confused, and Ready to Vote - Uncovering the discombobulated thoughts of the great undecided who will sway the election.


We dive into the hidden forces in our minds that sway our decisions when we don't know how to decide. From Free Will to Confirmation Bias, Appearances and a Turn of Phrase. What doesn't matter and what could make all the difference in a voters mind.


We cover:

  • Where do our preferences come from
  • How we shortcut confusing decisions into simple flawed decisions
  • The impact of last-minute scandals
  • What each side doesn't understand?
  • The irrational nature of sensible people
  • Who has been overlooked by politics and what are they thinking


The 60th US election coming on November 5th between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump has been on the news non stop for a year. Finally, it will all be over and we can move on with our lives.


13% of people remain undecided but with their vote being crucially important in an otherwise 50:50 race, the nuanced factors that sway their thinking have never been more important.


Tune in to uncover the psychology of last-minute voters and the hidden mind games controlling the election.



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Chapters:

00:00 Beyond politics - the psychology of elections

02:27 Introduction to Election Tipping Points

03:16 Heuristics and Decision Making behind voter psychology

04:13 Voter Biases and Simplification

05:02 The Role of Vibes in Decision Making

05:39 Campaign Influence and Free Will

07:36 Impact of Random Events

09:00 Trump's Resilience to Scandals

09:26 Comparing Trump and Kamala Harris

15:37 Elon Musk's Influence

16:59 Campaign Strategies for the Final Week

20:43 The Power of Podcasts in Campaigns

23:10 Trump's Podcast Strategy

26:55 Kamala Harris's Debate Performance

27:38 Media Misconceptions About Psychology

33:43 Collective Dissatisfaction in Politics

36:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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