EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 45 MIN
Our affective intelligence
from Pomodoro Breaks · host Panigrahi Nirma
Think your political choices are purely rational? Think again. The Affect Effect dives into the primal undercurrents of the human mind to reveal how emotions like anxiety, anger, and hope actually dictate our political behavior. By merging cutting-edge neuroscience with political theory, this book shatters the myth of the cool-headed voter. Discover how your feelings serve as a sophisticated surveillance system, alerting you to threats and driving the very future of our modern global democracy.
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Think your political choices are purely rational? Think again. The Affect Effect dives into the primal undercurrents of the human mind to reveal how emotions like anxiety, anger, and hope actually dictate our political behavior. By merging cutting-edge neuroscience with political theory, this book shatters the myth of the cool-headed voter. Discover how your feelings serve as a sophisticated surveillance system, alerting you to threats and driving the very future of our modern global democracy.
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