EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 36 MIN
The ideological brain
from Pomodoro Breaks · host Panigrahi Nirma
Can your politics rewire your cells? In The Ideological Brain, Leor Zmigrod explores the radical science of how dogmas possess us, penetrating the deepest recesses of human biology. By merging neuroscience with philosophy, Zmigrod reveals why some brains are vulnerable to extremism while others remain resiliently flexible. From dopamine influence to split-second perceptions, discover how your convictions sculpt your brain and learn what it truly takes to protect your intellectual freedom and think for yourself.
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Can your politics rewire your cells? In The Ideological Brain, Leor Zmigrod explores the radical science of how dogmas possess us, penetrating the deepest recesses of human biology. By merging neuroscience with philosophy, Zmigrod reveals why some brains are vulnerable to extremism while others remain resiliently flexible. From dopamine influence to split-second perceptions, discover how your convictions sculpt your brain and learn what it truly takes to protect your intellectual freedom and think for yourself.
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