

Untimely Reflections #35: Uberboyo - Politics as Neuro-Physiology
17 snips May 27, 2025
A fascinating discussion kicks off with the connection between cultural values and brain impulses, highlighting cutting-edge neuroscience. The conversation dives into how our brain shapes political beliefs and identity, drawing on historical narratives. Nietzsche's influence on morality and ideology is explored, including the tension between individual strength and societal norms. Gnosticism, identity, and the politics of transformation come into play, as well as reflections on dietary influences and the future of human evolution in a tech-driven world.
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Magnets Reveal Brain Morality Link
- Magnets can turn off a brain part that controls belief in God and openness to foreigners.
- This suggests a neuro-physiological link between tribalism, belief, and social attitudes.
Brain's Threat Detector Explained
- The brain's posterior medial frontal cortex assesses threats and recruits other brain areas to act.
- It acts like an "Eye of Sauron" scanning for danger but cannot itself take action.
Cognitive Dissonance Originates in Brain
- The same brain area that detects threats also creates cognitive dissonance to justify harmful group actions.
- This mechanism enables tribal loyalty despite moral conflicts.