Hidden Brain Emotions 2.0: When I Feel What You Feel
Oct 21, 2024
Amit Goldenberg, a Harvard psychologist, explores how collective emotions intensify and affect group dynamics. He discusses the psychological effects of social movements and how shared experiences can amplify feelings in crowds. Dimitris Xygalatas, an anthropologist, dives into the rituals of firewalking, highlighting their emotional significance and ability to forge deep connections among participants. This conversation uncovers how emotions are intertwined within communities and the power of shared rituals to shape identities.
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Mark Rudd's Radicalization
- Mark Rudd's activism at Columbia University escalated from discussions to building occupations.
- He co-founded the Weather Underground, a revolutionary group involved in bombings.
Yom Kippur Experience
- Amit Goldenberg describes his childhood experience of Yom Kippur, a Jewish day of atonement.
- He vividly recalls fasting at age 10 and feeling collective anxiety during prayers.
Collective Effervescence
- Durkheim's concept of collective effervescence describes the shared emotional intensity of group experiences.
- Religious ceremonies exemplify this, creating a powerful sense of unity and shared emotion.