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[Opinion] Why Do We Find It Hard to Hear Different Opinions? Neuroscience Explains It
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Listening to an opinion contrary to ours is rarely a neutral experience. Although we often attribute this difficulty to cultural or personal factors, science shows that it has deep roots in the functioning of the brain. From neuroscience we know why it is so difficult to hear different opinions. Disagreement activates systems designed to detect conflict and maintain internal coherence.This explains why we usually react quickly and often rigidly …
Listening to an opinion opposed to ours is rarely a neutral experience. Although we often attribute this difficulty to stubbornness or cultural factors, science has shown that rejection of other people’s ideas has deep roots in the design of our brain. It is not just a question of attitude; it is a biological survival response. When faced with an argument that challenges our beliefs, the brain does not first activate its centers of reasoning, bu…
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