#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