Political conservatives respond better to rhetoric about the sanctity of the environment than other arguments in favour of ecological protection.
A study found while those who identify as conservatives are less concerned about the environment than their progressive counterparts, their motivation increases reading articles stressing the need to protect the “purity” and “sanctity” of the environment.
Chris Owens
Professional
Supports the research that finds that people with a low IQ are more likely to be conservative and/or racist. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/27/intelligence-study-links-prejudice_n_1237796.html
Rules or ideology to follow unquestioningly, so they don't have to analyse issues for themselves.
Felix MacNeill
Environmental Manager
Thanks Chris - enjoyable little article there!
Maxwell Warren
logged in via Facebook
Purity and sanctity suggest an original condition. That may appeal to a conservative's desire to resist change. So describing environmental issues in that light may lead to attitude change.
David Arthur
n/a
Doing as your ancestors have done since time immemorial works for most animals, most of the time. It requires minimal thinking, minimal understanding, having been demonstrated to have survival value.
Such non-cognisant, unenlightened conservatism, however, is a maladaptation to changing circumstances.
Climate change is a consequence of innovations introduced more than one generation ago, so that appropriately responding to climate change is problematic for these conservatives.
vince homes
Mr
I totally agree with you that conservatives are not more concerned about the environment. You have indeed shared a very informative article.
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Crystal Elbert
Ms
I completely agree with your statement "Conservatives are very less concerned about the environment and its various issues". Good to know that their article is motivating towards them conservation concept.
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sabastein williams
Mr
I totally agree with you that it is quite essential to protect purity of the environment. Thanks for providing such vital information.
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Nev Norton
Farmer
What a biizarre article to write, this seems like yet another case of High IQ, induced arrogance!,
Read moreIs there a link between IQ, intelligence and broad rational thought, I find myself doubting that there is.
I have seen too many articles and comments, that encompass, narrowly focused, pejorative, and isolated thinking.
I would consider myself to be in broad terms conservative, and have no idea what my IQ is, yet I believe in conservation and manage my farming activities in accordance and believe…
helen brad
Ms
Yes very true, believing in conservation will get the ability to achieve your goal and become successful in our field of work.