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493: How to Stop Obsessing Over People Who Hurt You, Backed by Neuroscience | James Kimmel, Jr.

The Genius Life

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The Neuroscience of Revenge

This chapter explores the psychological and neurological factors behind revenge, revealing that feelings of vengeance activate the same brain pathways as physical pain. It also examines revenge-seeking behaviors in primates and speculates on the potential for similar impulses in dolphins, while emphasizing the importance of managing these feelings constructively.

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