921: Mitch Prinstein | The Perks and Perils of Popularity
The Jordan Harbinger Show
00:00
The human brain has evolved to prioritize survival and social connection, triggering strong alert signals when it perceives a threat to tribal belonging. Rejection experiences can activate dormant DNA within 40 minutes, demonstrating the brain's powerful response to social threats. However, modern society's emphasis on artificial status through social media has created a mismatch, as our brains still seek social connection but are exposed to new, potentially harmful stimuli.
Transcript
Play full episode
