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A recent modeling study suggests that society's deepening polarization isn’t just a result of the modern information landscape. Rather, it arises from deep-rooted biases in the human psyche—in particular, the urge to seek evidence supporting what we already suspect to be true.

Does running water really trigger the urge to pee? Experts explain the brain-bladder connection