"Sociopaths Prey on Conservative’s Fears — Tea Party for the Crazy!" At Democracy Tree

Sociopaths Prey on Conservative’s Fears — Tea Party for the Crazy!

At Democracy Tree

http://www.democracy-tree.com/sociopaths-prey-conservatives-fears-tea-party-crazy/

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This is not the first time Democracy Tree has dabbled in the neroscience of politics — a topic that never fails to fascinate and frighten.

Several months ago when we delved into the neuroscience of art as it relates to political orientation, it was revealed in a study published in Current Biology that conservatives tend to have slightly enlarged amygdalae. Since this brain part governs fear and primitive emotions, it is not surprising that in a presidential election year we can hardly turn on the TV, read a newspaper, open our mail, answer the phone, or surf the net without being bombarded with fear-based conservative political hogwash.

The sad thing is, they really are afraid.

Amygdalae, as it turns out, can also be undersized and inactive in some people. Between 1 and 4 percent of humans fall into this category. The are called sociopaths (or psychopaths). Not the same as a psychotic person who has lost touch with reality, a sociopath knows exactly what they are doing and are very aware of how they are functioning socially.


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