Dr Leor Zmigrod has found differences in the brain structures and functions of people with different ideologies. Could this science be used by malicious agents?
Research suggests a connection between brain structure, genetics, and ideology. Brain differences, like amygdala size, correlate with differing political leanings. Cognitive inflexibility is linked to more rigid ideologies. It is unclear if ideologies cause brain differences or vice versa. Dr. Zmigrod's research aims to understand how ideologies affect cognition and neurobiology, hoping it will empower critical thinking about ideologies.