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Here’s how Trump’s uncanny ability to tap into visceral emotions makes him the inverse of the Dalai Lama

As an enlightened society that values science and wants to improve humanity, it is our responsibility to try and understand human behavior, especially when that behavior has important moral and societal consequences. This means we must dedicate...

Scientists have established a link between religious fundamentalism and brain damage

A study published in the journal Neuropsychologia has shown that religious fundamentalism is, in part, the result of a functional impairment in a brain region known as the prefrontal cortex. The findings suggest that damage to particular areas...

The evangelical belief that Trump is the messiah is more rampant than you think — and dangerous

Psychologists have explained quite a lot about Donald Trump ’s political invincibility and the unconditional allegiance of his followers. One well-supported explanation is that the president keeps his base loyal by keeping them fearful. Through...

How the chaotic Trump era may be leading us to a more functional political and economic system

The optimistic perspective put forth, based on sound science and logic, argues that America is currently undergoing a phase transition toward a state of greater order and functionality.

A neuroscientist explains how Trump’s violent rhetoric can warp a person’s brain into thinking domestic terrorism is justifiable

It’s no secret that Donald Trump’s political tactic of choice is fear mongering. Muslims are terrorists, and those who aren’t hate America. Hispanic immigrants are murderers and rapists. The migrant caravan headed toward the southern border is...

Watch: A neuroscientist explains how Trump created a cult and radicalized its members

It is not inaccurate to say that Donald Trump has created a cult. Not all his supporters fall into this category, but there is certainly a subset of them that have shown they are unconditionally loyal and would follow their leader off a cliff....

A neuroscientist explains why the belief that Trump is the messiah is rampant and dangerous

Link between brain damage and religious fundamentalism established by scientists

Since religious beliefs play a massive role in driving and influencing human behavior throughout the world, it is important to understand the phenomenon of religious fundamentalism from a psychological and neurological perspective.

Following Trump ‘off a cliff’: Psychological analysis reveals 14 key traits that explain the president’s die-hard supporters

While dozens of psychologists have analyzed Trump, to explain the man’s political invincibility, it is more important to understand the minds of his staunch supporters.

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Here’s how Trump’s uncanny ability to tap into visceral emotions makes him the inverse of the Dalai Lama

Scientists have established a link between religious fundamentalism and brain damage

The evangelical belief that Trump is the messiah is more rampant than you think — and dangerous

How the chaotic Trump era may be leading us to a more functional political and economic system

A neuroscientist explains how Trump’s violent rhetoric can warp a person’s brain into thinking domestic terrorism is justifiable

Watch: A neuroscientist explains how Trump created a cult and radicalized its members

A neuroscientist explains why the belief that Trump is the messiah is rampant and dangerous

Link between brain damage and religious fundamentalism established by scientists

Following Trump ‘off a cliff’: Psychological analysis reveals 14 key traits that explain the president’s die-hard supporters

Brain scans reveal why Trump supporters are easily manipulated by his fear mongering

This complete psychological analysis reveals 14 key traits that explain Trump supporters

Here’s how we must respond if Trump shuts down the Mueller investigation

A neuroscientist explains how Trump’s rhetoric can warp a person’s brain into thinking domestic terrorism is justifiable

A neuroscientist explains how Trump’s heated rhetoric is responsible for Cesar Sayoc’s bombing attempt

A neuroscientist explains why evangelicals are wired to believe Trump’s lies

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