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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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[–] somethingsnappy@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I hate to say this. Really. But as a scientist (in vaccine development), the broader public may never be able to have real discussions of science. I don't ask my neighbor's opinion about the surgery my Hopkins trained doctor recommended. That isn't how science works in the public discourse. I wish it was closer to reality that we were all educated enough that it would be productive.

[–] Shardikprime@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Yeah well we all were born uneducated and someone cared enough to cram data into our skulls. Not your responsibility, fair enough, just saying not take everything in the worst possible way if you know you are willing to not correct the other person

[–] somethingsnappy@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I agree, and you responded to someone being an ass-clown. I was just putting a few cents in.