Group Psychology: The Promise and Perils of Togetherness

About this episode

The episode explores the impact of group dynamics on individual lives and collective experiences.

Join us for this inspiring conversation between Dr. Francisco Gonzalez and Dr. George Makari. Our guests explore the impact of group dynamics on both individuals’ lives and in our collective experiences. Their in-depth analysis helps us to understand how the contradictory experiences of belonging and exclusion continually shape and reshape us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guests: Dr Francisco Gonzalez, Dr George Makari

Topics covered

• group dynamics
• belonging
• exclusion
• psychology

Keywords

• togetherness
• collective experiences
• analysis

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