At the heart of many political misunderstandings lies the concept of cognitive ecologies-the complex, interdependent networks of knowledge, beliefs, and communication practices that shape how groups interpret information. Different polities develop distinct cognitive environments influenced by history, media ecosystems, education, and cultural narratives. These differences don’t just create gaps in information but foster fundamentally divergent worldviews. When political actors navigate these separate ecologies without recognizing their unique frames of reference, miscommunication…