Conflicted, Confused, and Ready to Vote - Uncovering the discombobulated thoughts of the great undecided who will sway the election. We dive into the hidden forces in our minds that sway our decisions when we don't know how to decide. From Free Will to Confirmation Bias, Appearances and a Turn of Phrase. What doesn't matter and what could make all the difference in a voters mind. We cover: Where do our preferences come from How we shortcut confusing decisions into simple flawed decisions The impact of last-minute scandals What each side doesn't understand? The irrational nature of sensible people Who has been overlooked by politics and what are they thinking The 60th US election coming on November 5th between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump has been on the news non stop for a year. Finally, it will all be over and we can move on with our lives. 13% of people remain undecided but with their vote being crucially important in an otherwise 50:50 race, the nuanced factors that sway their thinking have never been more important. Tune in to uncover the psychology of last-minute voters and the hidden mind games controlling the election. Upgrade to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Sponsors 🥙 Hello Fresh - America's #1 meal kit provider 10 free meals across 7 boxes HelloFresh.com/FreeGrowthMindset Get in Touch 👋 Free Call - Schedule Link 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail,com Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. 📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) 🛜 Website - GrowthMindsetPodcast.com Chapters: 00:00 Beyond politics - the psychology of elections 02:27 Introduction to Election Tipping Points 03:16 Heuristics and Decision Making behind voter psychology 04:13 Voter Biases and Simplification 05:02 The Role of Vibes in Decision Making 05:39 Campaign Influence and Free Will 07:36 Impact of Random Events 09:00 Trump's Resilience to Scandals 09:26 Comparing Trump and Kamala Harris 15:37 Elon Musk's Influence 16:59 Campaign Strategies for the Final Week 20:43 The Power of Podcasts in Campaigns 23:10 Trump's Podcast Strategy 26:55 Kamala Harris's Debate Performance 27:38 Media Misconceptions About Psychology 33:43 Collective Dissatisfaction in Politics 36:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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