Zero-sum thinking could be a prelude to authoritarianism

Zero-sum thinking, which believes one person's gain would be another's loss, varies demographically in the US. Younger people, urban residents, and those with extreme incomes or education levels score higher. The mindset is associated with distrust and black-and-white thinking. The prevalence of ZST in liberal democracies raises questions about the future of liberalism, democracy, and social progress.