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New neuroscience research shows liberals experience more empathy than conservatives when they imagine others suffering (www.psypost.org)

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A recent study in Israel used brain scans to explore the differences in empathy between political liberals and conservatives. The researchers found that when imagining other people suffering, liberals showed stronger brain reactions associated with empathy compared to conservatives. This pattern of brain activity was linked to participants' self-reported political beliefs and their acceptance of right-wing values. The study was published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience. ...

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[–] iturnedintoanewt@lemmy.world 21 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Well he's not wrong. Would you back shitty facts if they follow your political leaning? I prefer real facts you can stand on that something that can be easily debunked later on.

[–] PoliticalAgitator@lemm.ee -3 points 2 years ago

Would you back shitty facts if they follow your political leaning?

I would if I was a Trump supporter, since its functionally a requirement.