Leor Zmigrod
Political Neuroscientist
Leor is an award-winning cognitive scientist whose research on ideological extremism bridges the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and political science. A Gates Scholar at the University of Cambridge, she has held fellowships at Harvard, Stanford, and leading European institutes. Honored by Forbes 30 Under 30 and the American Political Science Association, she is a recognized voice in science and society, featured in major outlets including The New York Times, The Guardian, and TIME.
Ideological Thinking
How to Protect Your Brain From Extremism
Do you think you are at risk of adopting an extremist ideology? Most of us would say, of course not! Yet in this illuminating talk, political neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod reveals that some people's brains have hidden characteristics that make them especially vulnerable to rigid, authoritarian beliefs. She shares strategies to make our brains more resilient and flexible, helping us resist extremism and live with greater adaptability, sensitivity, and authenticity.
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