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How Political Beliefs Affect Our Brain Functioning
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Different parts of the brain are triggered when political beliefs are challenged, as opposed to non-political beliefs. The default mode network, associated with introspection and personal identity, is more active when political beliefs are threatened, which can lead to online conflicts and arguments becoming more personal in nature.
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The transcript discusses how a person's personality may differ when communicating through digital mediums versus face-to-face interaction, and how technology such as VR can further disconnect us from reality.
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The transcript discusses how a person's personality may differ when communicating through digital mediums versus face-to-face interaction, and how technology such as VR can further disconnect us from reality.
ChapterHow Political Beliefs Affect Our Brain Functioning
Episode#360 – Tim Urban: Tribalism, Marxism, Liberalism, Social Justice, and Politics
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A study found that different parts of the brain were activated when non-political beliefs versus political beliefs were challenged.
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A study found that different parts of the brain were activated when non-political beliefs versus political beliefs were challenged. Political challenges activated parts of the brain associated with introspection and identity, while non-political challenges activated the prefrontal cortex type areas.