New survey and experimental work (Andrew Ward et al.) finds observer‑rated physical attractiveness is a stronger predictor of endorsing evolutionary‑psychology principles than gender or party. The pattern suggests social status cues shape receptivity to particular scientific narratives.
— If status signals (like attractiveness) systematically bias who accepts certain scientific claims, that affects which ideas gain traction in media, policy debates, and education.
Aporia
2026.03.01
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Andrew Ward and colleagues’ two‑study (observational + experimental) finding reported in the roundup that observer‑rated attractiveness predicted endorsement of evolutionary‑psychology principles.
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