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A new study in the journal Nature Neuroscience not only suggests that the brains of liberals and conservatives are wired differently — as many have long suspected — but also that liberals’ brains are more adept at processing new ideas:

The study suggests that liberals are more open to new social, scientific and religious ideas.

Previous psychological studies have found that conservatives tend to be more structured and persistent in their judgments whereas liberals are more open to new experiences. The latest study found those traits are not confined to political situations but also influence everyday decisions.

The results show “there are two cognitive styles — a liberal style and a conservative style,” said UCLA neurologist Dr. Marco Iacoboni, who was not connected to the latest research.

via Pensito Review