But it’s easier to have well-calibrated beliefs about things that aren’t politics. Also more useful (e.g. if those things are how to run a startup properly, or how to exercise properly, or...). Most people aren’t in a position to test most political beliefs.
If you only have political opinions for the status benefits, then why would you need to calibrate them?
Good point.
If you run in social circles where having well-calibrated beliefs is high-status, not gonna name any names.
But it’s easier to have well-calibrated beliefs about things that aren’t politics. Also more useful (e.g. if those things are how to run a startup properly, or how to exercise properly, or...). Most people aren’t in a position to test most political beliefs.