#129 – Lisa Feldman Barrett: Counterintuitive Ideas About How the Brain Works
Lex Fridman Podcast
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People have different perception on men and women's expression/behavior
The perception of Hillary Clinton during debates reflects the gender bias in attributing emotions and responses to women differently than men. Research shows that people tend to attribute a woman's facial expressions and posture to reflect her internal state, while for a man, it is more likely attributed to his response to the situation. Additionally, societal expectations for women to be nurturing put them in a difficult position as women in authority are often perceived negatively as either too serious or too weak, creating a catch-22 situation.
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