Episode description
Episode description
Tune in to hear:
- What was René Girard’s concept of mimetic theory and how do we see this play out in modern science?
- Why is our ability to effectively forecast what will bring us joy potentially less developed than our forecasting of pain and displeasure?
- What is the cognitive bias Impact Bias?
- How and when were mirror neurons discovered and what role do they play in empathy?
- What is the “werther-effect” and how does it illustrate our tendency for mimicry?
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