Power and Neurology

[dewline]

Some of us already knew this to varying degrees. That a deficit of empathy has traditionally been condoned as "fitness to (govern/rule)" continues to wear at so many of us.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/nov/24/powerful-people-neuroscience-authority-privilege

I wonder how we might look at the members of the "new fascist international" through this neurological or neuro-biological lens.

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[malada]

Although the author of the piece uses science to reinforce her point, people in power often ignore science and go with their 'gut' - so they can remain clueless to the pain of others.

And this new line of fascists know all about causing pain and suffering on the powerless: that's the whole point of having power.

-m