During the Risky Business podcast, Maria Konnikova argued that Trump voters are largely manipulated victims, while Nate Silver contended that voting for Trump can be justified by self-interest.
Konnikova described Trump backers as 'true believers' who will never change their views, indicating that many are victims of a con artist.
Silver highlighted the complexity of voter motivations, stating that some support Trump out of elevated self-interest, though he acknowledged the existence of cynical voters.
The debate centered on whether voting for Trump reflects emotional or rational decision-making, with Silver suggesting that personal interests can play a legitimate role.
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