Why Everyone Picks a Side (And Why You Shouldn’t); Your Brain Sorts The World Into Us And Them

About this episode

M.A. Aponte explores the psychology behind why people tend to pick sides and the implications of tribal thinking.

Send us Fan Mail Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.com Consulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.com 📲 Let’s connect on social media (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/thinking2think 🎧 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to join our growing community of thoughtful individuals! Most people think they’re thinking independently. They’re not. They’re picking a side. In this episode of Thinking 2 Think, M.A. Aponte breaks down the psychology of tribal thinking—why your brain is w...

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Host: M.A. Aponte

Topics covered

• tribal thinking
• psychology
• independent thinking
• sides
• us vs them

Keywords

• tribal thinking
• psychology
• independent thought
• sides
• us vs them

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