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Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

Ep 53 " Can societies fight better? "

Apr 1, 2024
Conflict researcher Jonathan Stray discusses the neuroscience of conflict, societal polarization, social media's role, and strategies for building bridges. Topics include tribalistic brains, political divides, identity influence, empathy, and constructive dialogues.
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Quick takeaways

  • In-group bias hinders empathy for out-groups, fueling global conflicts.
  • Tribalism intensifies societal polarization, necessitating better conflict management strategies.

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Understanding Conflict and Empathy in Relation to Brain Science

Neuroscientist David Eagleman discusses the innate human drive towards in-group and out-group distinctions, creating a tribalistic mindset. Despite cultural differences, all human brains function similarly. Brains prioritize in-groups, leading to less empathy for out-groups. Neuroscience experiments highlight this bias, showing brains caring more for in-group pain. This lack of empathy for out-groups contributes to ongoing global conflicts.

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