
Ep 53 " Can societies fight better? "
Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
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Unpacking Human Conflict: A Neuroscientific Perspective
This chapter delves into the neuroscience of conflict, exploring the tribalistic nature of human brains and the tendency to form in-groups and out-groups. It discusses the challenges of societal conflict resolution, highlighting the difficulty in changing perspectives due to ingrained biases. The chapter also touches on the importance of intellectual humility in understanding differing perspectives and fostering more empathetic conflict resolution.
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