Political disagreement, moral misinformation, and affective polarization

The present chapter introduces the notion of moral misinformation and explores its implications in the context of affective polarization. We argue that both phenomena involve representing political adversaries as moral antagonists, spurring animosity and distrust among partisans, and escalating political disagreements from ideological disputes to more entrenched and less easily reconcilable forms of resentment. We conclude by highlighting the role of trust in bridging the political divide and outline a number of strategies for cultivating cooperation across party lines.