Understanding the January 6, 2021 Events

Abstract

This chapter analyzes the events that led to the insurrection of January 6, 2021. It provides a point of view of different researchers on what happened and why it happened. A mind genomics analysis is then presented to offer readers a different angle, a quantitative approach to this particular event. Tables show various aspects of the investigations, such as female point of view versus males, point of view of diverse group ages, etc. The study shows that participants could be grouped in two mindsets. Segment 1 can be characterized as believers in the political world. The results show that members of Segment or Mindset 1 have put their faith in political leaders to solve today's America's social and political issues. Fifty-six percent of respondents belong to Segment 1. Segment 2 or Mindset 2 can be characterized as believers in personages with strong personalities. One could notice that senator Bernie Sanders is leading, followed by the favorite teacher, and lastly comes Oprah Winfrey. Forty-four percent of respondents belong to Segment 2.