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Boneqweesha Jones: "Welcome to Hair Did University's S.O.H.K. (School of Hard Knocks) Critical Thinking Lecture Series. Psychologist Judy McBride wants to share with us an effect that is affecting people today. We should become aware of this effect in order to promote peace and enhance our critical thinking skills. Ladies and gentlemen, coming to the podium to share her insight with the people is Judy McBride."

Judy McBride: "In my research and studies, I've discovered that some folks only listen to people or broadcast programming that supports their viewpoints. Eventually, they become more polarized and less willing to consider other, sometimes better-informed views. What I've just described is the 'incestuous amplification' effect.

"You're probably thinking: 'Eww! That sounds nasty.'

"Warning: If 'incestuous amplification' permeates our society, things can get really nasty. I mean closed-mindedness will surely spread like a wildfire in a dry forest. Subsequently, this nation will become a barren and divided society.

"Do we run to the hills and let 'incestuous amplification' ruin a society based on liberty, freedom and justice? I hope not. Perhaps we should work diligently and creatively to expose the masses to alternative forms of thought and action. Take a cue from the peaceful confrontations during the civil rights era, when the words and actions of closed-minded society were exposed to the world via television. In the meantime, maintain your sanity and integrity when exposed to the 'incestuous amplification' effect. And don't let the haters bring you down."