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The Evolution of Hate
13:57 - 21:24 (07:26)
Experts believe that the putamen region of the brain associated with hate has been around since early Homo sapiens, possibly evolving as a survival mechanism for taking resources from other groups. Despite everyone's capacity for hate, it doesn't necessarily characterize a person as hateful.
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The putamen region of the human brain is associated with feelings of hate, and this suggests that the capacity to hate has been present in our species for a long time, possibly as a survival mechanism developed during hunter-gatherer days.
13:57 - 20:29 (06:32)
Summary
The putamen region of the human brain is associated with feelings of hate, and this suggests that the capacity to hate has been present in our species for a long time, possibly as a survival mechanism developed during hunter-gatherer days. While everyone has the capacity for hate, it does not necessarily mean that everyone is generally hateful.
ChapterThe Evolution of Hate
EpisodeSelects: How Hate Works
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The Roman-Carthaginian Wars illustrate the limits of hate as the cyclical violence ultimately led to the destruction of both empires, raising the question of whether hate is productive or merely destructive in the end.
20:29 - 21:24 (00:54)
Summary
The Roman-Carthaginian Wars illustrate the limits of hate as the cyclical violence ultimately led to the destruction of both empires, raising the question of whether hate is productive or merely destructive in the end.