Of course, we’d like to think we came to our core beliefs through a process of rational reflection and discussion—or, at the very least, as a psychological reaction to the influence of our parents and peers. And there is certainly some evidence for the latter position.
But the profound influence of basic brain biology has just been re-affirmed in a new research paper, which found liberals and conservatives can be easily identified through fMRI scans.
I Use to Be Disgusted. Now I'm a Liberal
Deciding factors of our views on the world may be far more biological than many people are comfortable with. But it sure would explain much of the actions of deeply conservative people, who, when confronted with mountains of information continue to dismiss fact for ideology.
Where's the Love? Huh? Where's the Love?
Whenever I circle back around to emotions, which is often, I’m still struck by the numbers of emotions and how many Positive ones seem to be...
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Led by the National Governor’s Association and Council of Chief State School Officers, the initiative to create national benchmarks in read...
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Writing was going good. Sentences flying from your fingers as you watched your story come to life around you. Half sight half dream your cha...