Us vs. Them
The brain exhibits a strong bias toward in-group members, demonstrating that empathy is selectively activated based on group affiliation. Experiments reveal that individuals care more about the pain of those they identify with, even when group membership is arbitrarily assigned. This phenomenon transcends religion, highlighting a fundamental aspect of human behavior rooted in tribalism.In this clip
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How does empathy engage emotional circuitry as discussed in the episode 1123: David Eagleman | Your Prehistoric Brain on Modern Problems and the clip Empathy and Labels?
Explain how people have empathy in the context of the episode 1123: David Eagleman | Your Prehistoric Brain on Modern Problems and the clip Empathy and Labels