New research helps to explain the association between political conservatism and riskier pandemic lifestyles. According to new research published in Discover Social Science and Health, political conservatives tend to be less empathetic, hold more authoritarian beliefs, and feel less threatened by the pandemic, which in turn is associated with reduced adherence to COVID-19 health recommendations. ...
Definitely check out this essay on the subject. Propaganda obviously matters but it's not the whole story.
@barrbaric's quote here also confirms the thesis presented in this essay, which is basically that people choose to brainwash themselves.
Lol, I'm gonna pass on getting into a debate about Free Will today, friend, but thank you for the opportunity.