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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[–] ZooGuru@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

We needed a full on study to know this? I guess now we know.

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[–] nyakojiru@lemmy.dbzer0.com -3 points 2 years ago (4 children)

What if they scan the feelings of a liberal for a conservative? It would give the same result?

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