

#13 Politics & Biology: The Shocking Link Between Brain Differences and Political Ideologies!
Dr. Kevin Smith studies the biology and psychology of individual-level differences in political attitudes and behaviour. In this conversation, Dr. Kevin Smith discusses the intersection of psychophysiology and political behavior, exploring how individuals respond to political stimuli and the physiological and psychological impacts of political stress.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:23 Introduction to Psychophysiology and Political Responses
05:22 The Impact of Political Stimuli on Mental Health
08:19 The Role of Social Media in Political Stress
11:23 Political Stress Across Different Countries
14:17 Evolutionary Perspectives on Political Stress
17:27 Differences in Stress Responses: Left vs. Right
20:15 Physiological Measurements in Political Psychology
23:21 Genetics and Political Ideology
26:24 The Neuroscience of Emotion in Politics
29:23 Causality: Genetics vs. Environment in Political Beliefs
45:03 The Connection Between Olfaction and Political Orientation
47:51 Biological Markers and Political Engagement
54:57 Neuro-Politics: Brain Differences in Ideology
01:43 Understanding Polarization and Tribalism
01:11:50 Changing Minds: The Psychology of Belief
01:20:21 Politics as a Process: A Perspective on Stress
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5m3Gta5MtIYdk59pb2GJ7M?si=b33232eae67b4126
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/brief-enquiry-to-the-brain/id1752486249