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The Ideological Brain

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The Neuroscience of Ideology: How Brain Structure Influences Beliefs

This chapter examines the link between cognitive rigidity and flexibility in the context of extreme ideologies. It highlights the role of brain structures like the prefrontal cortex and amygdala in shaping political beliefs and decision-making processes.

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