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Rising Temperatures Simplify Political Speech, Study Finds

Analysis of seven million parliamentary speeches reveals heat's impact on language complexity and cognitive performance.

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The researchers say that the findings offer new evidence that human behavior is influenced not only by strategic considerations but also by environmental factors. Credit: Neuroscience News

Overview

  • Research links high temperatures to reduced complexity in politicians' language.
  • Study analyzed speeches from 28,000 politicians across eight countries.
  • Older politicians showed a more pronounced effect from heat.
  • Findings suggest environmental factors influence human behavior and decision-making.
  • Implications include potential impacts on legislative productivity and governance.