An examination of the biological and genetic basis for political ideologies: Do genetics determine if you’re a liberal or conservative? What role does r/K selection theory play in the world where we live? How big is your amygdala - and what does that mean about your possible political perspective? Includes a look at the Prefrontal Cortex, Anterior Cingulate Cortex and the impact of dopamine in the realm of political biology.
Part 1: The Truth About Gene Wars: r/K Selection Theory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8N3FF_3KvU
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The Evolutionary Psychology Behind Politics
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