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The Thalamus is located just above the midbrain, and has a unique role in sensory processing. It plays a role in controlling motor signals, and regulating in our alertness. Its position in the very center of the brain also allows it to have nerve connections across the cerebral cortex, with its close proximity to the hippocampus, mammillary bodies, and fornix allowing the thalamus to play a role in our learning and memory. In this fast-facts episode, Edward reviews the Thalamus' form and function, as well as the key features that make us who we are.To create this episode, I used information provided by Torrico and Munakomi, 2021 in StatPearls through the NCBI Bookshelf, which can be found here:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542184/No statement, phrase, or episode of this series—or any episode in this podcast—are intended to treat, diagnose, cure, prevent, or otherwise change your mind or body in any form or manner. This podcast—and this series especially—is meant purely for education purposes for the common person. Please do not rely on any of the information I share in this podcast in any way for your medical or psychological treatment. If you feel that you may have a condition mentioned or not mentioned in this podcast, do not come to me. Instead, immediately go to a trusted psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other reliable source of information and help for further guidance. Never disregard professional, psychological, or medical advice—nor delay in the seeking of this advice—because of something that you have heard or read from this podcast, this podcast's episode descriptions, this podcast's promotional materials, or any other information explicitly or implicitly generated from this podcast.-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  The best way to support me is by sharing this podcast with others—the more people can learn, the better we can understand the crazy world we live in :D

The Limbic System, sometimes also known as the limbic lobe, contains the hippocampus and amygdala, and involved with the thalamus, hypothalamus, and basal ganglia. It's located above the brainstem and midbrain but underneath the cerebral cortex and is innately and deeply connected to our behaviors, emotional responses, and survival--especially the feeding, reproduction and caring, and fight or flight responses.  In this fast-facts episode, Edward reviews the Limbic System's form and function, as well as the key features that make us who we are.To create this episode, I used information provided by Queensland Brain Institute, which can be found here:  https://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain/brain-anatomy/limbic-systemNo statement, phrase, or episode of this series—or any episode in this podcast—are intended to treat, diagnose, cure, prevent, or otherwise change your mind or body in any form or manner. This podcast—and this series especially—is meant purely for education purposes for the common person. Please do not rely on any of the information I share in this podcast in any way for your medical or psychological treatment. If you feel that you may have a condition mentioned or not mentioned in this podcast, do not come to me. Instead, immediately go to a trusted psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other reliable source of information and help for further guidance. Never disregard professional, psychological, or medical advice—nor delay in the seeking of this advice—because of something that you have heard or read from this podcast, this podcast's episode descriptions, this podcast's promotional materials, or any other information explicitly or implicitly generated from this podcast.Thank you for your patience while I upload this episode! I've fallen behind in keeping you all up-to-date, but I'm going to be getting back on schedule as we continue this season :D-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  The best way to support me is by sharing this podcast with others—the more people can learn, the better we can understand the crazy world we live in :D

The Occipital Lobes are the backmost lobes of the human brain. They sit above the cerebellum but behind the parietal and temporal lobes and are separated by the parieto-occipital sulcus and the preoccipital notch. They help us in our visual processing--whether that be in terms of motion, content, distance, depth, or color. In this fast-facts episode, Edward reviews the Occipital Lobes' form and function, as well as the key features that make us who we are.To create this episode, I used information provided by Queensland Health, which can be found here:  https://www.health.qld.gov.au/abios/asp/boccipitalNote: I referred to this episode as the 12th episode in the fourth season. It should've been the 11th episode in the fourth season. Sorry!No statement, phrase, or episode of this series—or any episode in this podcast—are intended to treat, diagnose, cure, prevent, or otherwise change your mind or body in any form or manner. This podcast—and this series especially—is meant purely for education purposes for the common person. Please do not rely on any of the information I share in this podcast in any way for your medical or psychological treatment. If you feel that you may have a condition mentioned or not mentioned in this podcast, do not come to me. Instead, immediately go to a trusted psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other reliable source of information and help for further guidance. Never disregard professional, psychological, or medical advice—nor delay in the seeking of this advice—because of something that you have heard or read from this podcast, this podcast's episode descriptions, this podcast's promotional materials, or any other information explicitly or implicitly generated from this podcast.-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  The best way to support me is by sharing this podcast with others—the more people can learn, the better we can understand the crazy world we live in :D

The Temporal Lobes are the second largest of the human brain and It main aids in processing auditory information and has a role in memory formation, as well as processing emotions and affective states, comprehending language, and some parts of visual perception. In this fast-facts episode, Edward reviews the Temporal Lobes' form and function, as well as the key features that make us who we are.To create this episode, I used information provided by Queensland Health, which can be found here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/abios/asp/btemporal_lobesNote: I referred to this episode as the 11th episode in the fourth season. It should've been the 10th episode in the fourth season. Sorry!No statement, phrase, or episode of this series—or any episode in this podcast—are intended to treat, diagnose, cure, prevent, or otherwise change your mind or body in any form or manner. This podcast—and this series especially—is meant purely for education purposes for the common person. Please do not rely on any of the information I share in this podcast in any way for your medical or psychological treatment. If you feel that you may have a condition mentioned or not mentioned in this podcast, do not come to me. Instead, immediately go to a trusted psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other reliable source of information and help for further guidance. Never disregard professional, psychological, or medical advice—nor delay in the seeking of this advice—because of something that you have heard or read from this podcast, this podcast's episode descriptions, this podcast's promotional materials, or any other information explicitly or implicitly generated from this podcast.-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  The best way to support me is by sharing this podcast with others—the more people can learn, the better we can understand the crazy world we live in :D

The Frontal Lobes are the biggest lobes of the human brain, and make up about a third of the surface area for each hemisphere. It’s considered the place our behaviors, emotions, and personality manifest together. In this fast-facts episode, Edward reviews the Frontal Lobes' form and function, as well as the key features that make us who we are.To create this episode, I used information provided by Queensland Health, which can be found here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/abios/asp/bfrontalNote: I referred to this episode as the 9th episode in the fourth season. It should've been the 8th episode in the fourth season. Sorry!No statement, phrase, or episode of this series—or any episode in this podcast—are intended to treat, diagnose, cure, prevent, or otherwise change your mind or body in any form or manner. This podcast—and this series especially—is meant purely for education purposes for the common person. Please do not rely on any of the information I share in this podcast in any way for your medical or psychological treatment. If you feel that you may have a condition mentioned or not mentioned in this podcast, do not come to me. Instead, immediately go to a trusted psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other reliable source of information and help for further guidance. Never disregard professional, psychological, or medical advice—nor delay in the seeking of this advice—because of something that you have heard or read from this podcast, this podcast's episode descriptions, this podcast's promotional materials, or any other information explicitly or implicitly generated from this podcast.-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  The best way to support me is by sharing this podcast with others—the more people can learn, the better we can understand the crazy world we live in :D

The Parietal Lobes are located behind the frontal lobes. It’s responsible for things like integrating the information we receive from our senses and interpreting them better. In this fast-facts episode, Edward reviews the Parietal Lobes' form and function, as well as the key features that make us who we are.To create this episode, I used information provided by the Queensland Brain Institute and Queensland Health, which can be found here:  https://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain/brain-anatomy/lobes-brainhttps://www.health.qld.gov.au/abios/asp/bparietal Note: I referred to this episode as the 10th episode in the fourth season. It should've been the 9th episode in the fourth season. Sorry!No statement, phrase, or episode of this series—or any episode in this podcast—are intended to treat, diagnose, cure, prevent, or otherwise change your mind or body in any form or manner. This podcast—and this series especially—is meant purely for education purposes for the common person. Please do not rely on any of the information I share in this podcast in any way for your medical or psychological treatment. If you feel that you may have a condition mentioned or not mentioned in this podcast, do not come to me. Instead, immediately go to a trusted psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other reliable source of information and help for further guidance. Never disregard professional, psychological, or medical advice—nor delay in the seeking of this advice—because of something that you have heard or read from this podcast, this podcast's episode descriptions, this podcast's promotional materials, or any other information explicitly or implicitly generated from this podcast.-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  The best way to support me is by sharing this podcast with others—the more people can learn, the better we can understand the crazy world we live in :D

The enteric nervous system is a web-like structure of nerves that can function independent of the sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous systems and is mostly responsible for digestion and its regulation. In this fast-facts episode, Edward reviews the Enteric Nervous System's form and function, as well as the key features that make us who we are.To create this episode, I used information provided by Waxenbaum, Reddy, and Varacallo, 2021 in StatPearls through NCBI Bookshelf, and Mayer, 2011, which can be found here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539845/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3845678/No statement, phrase, or episode of this series—or any episode in this podcast—are intended to treat, diagnose, cure, prevent, or otherwise change your mind or body in any form or manner. This podcast—and this series especially—is meant purely for education purposes for the common person. Please do not rely on any of the information I share in this podcast in any way for your medical or psychological treatment. If you feel that you may have a condition mentioned or not mentioned in this podcast, do not come to me. Instead, immediately go to a trusted psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other reliable source of information and help for further guidance. Never disregard professional, psychological, or medical advice—nor delay in the seeking of this advice—because of something that you have heard or read from this podcast, this podcast's episode descriptions, this podcast's promotional materials, or any other information explicitly or implicitly generated from this podcast.-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  The best way to support me is by sharing this podcast with others—the more people can learn, the better we can understand the crazy world we live in :D

The parasympathetic nervous system is, in ways, the opposite of the sympathetic nervous system. It controls what are known as “rest and digest” functions like lowering heart rate, blood pressure, and speeding the digestive system back up to normal speed. It, like the sympathetic nervous system, is also involuntary. In this fast-facts episode, Edward reviews the Parasympathetic Nervous System's form and function, as well as the key features that make us who we are.To create this episode, I used information provided by Waxenbaum, Reddy, and Varacallo, 2021 in StatPearls through NCBI Bookshelf, which can be found here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539845/No statement, phrase, or episode of this series—or any episode in this podcast—are intended to treat, diagnose, cure, prevent, or otherwise change your mind or body in any form or manner. This podcast—and this series especially—is meant purely for education purposes for the common person. Please do not rely on any of the information I share in this podcast in any way for your medical or psychological treatment. If you feel that you may have a condition mentioned or not mentioned in this podcast, do not come to me. Instead, immediately go to a trusted psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other reliable source of information and help for further guidance. Never disregard professional, psychological, or medical advice—nor delay in the seeking of this advice—because of something that you have heard or read from this podcast, this podcast's episode descriptions, this podcast's promotional materials, or any other information explicitly or implicitly generated from this podcast.-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  The best way to support me is by sharing this podcast with others—the more people can learn, the better we can understand the crazy world we live in :D

The sympathetic nervous system can be understood as the “fight or flight” part of the nervous system because it controls involuntary, elevated activity such as increased heart rate, high blood pressure, increases in sugar in the blood and its use, dilation of the pupils, and slowing down the digestive system. In this fast-facts episode, Edward reviews the Sympathetic Nervous System's form and function, as well as the key features that make us who we are.To create this episode, I used information provided by the Waxenbaum, Reddy, and Varacallo, 2021 in StatPearls through NCBI Bookshelf and Britannica, which can be found here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539845/https://www.britannica.com/science/sympathetic-nervous-systemNo statement, phrase, or episode of this series—or any episode in this podcast—are intended to treat, diagnose, cure, prevent, or otherwise change your mind or body in any form or manner. This podcast—and this series especially—is meant purely for education purposes for the common person. Please do not rely on any of the information I share in this podcast in any way for your medical or psychological treatment. If you feel that you may have a condition mentioned or not mentioned in this podcast, do not come to me. Instead, immediately go to a trusted psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other reliable source of information and help for further guidance. Never disregard professional, psychological, or medical advice—nor delay in the seeking of this advice—because of something that you have heard or read from this podcast, this podcast's episode descriptions, this podcast's promotional materials, or any other information explicitly or implicitly generated from this podcast.-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  The best way to support me is by sharing this podcast with others—the more people can learn, the better we can understand the crazy world we live in :D

The Somatic Nervous System is sort of like the counter-opposite of the autonomic nervous system. They’re both part of the peripheral nervous system but unlike the autonomic nervous system which controls involuntary movements, the somatic nervous system is associated with voluntary control, especially in the skeletal muscles. In this fast-facts episode, Edward reviews the Somatic Nervous System's form and function, as well as the key features that make us who we are.To create this episode, I used information provided by the Queensland Brain Institute and Akinrodoye and Lui, 2020 in StatPearls, through NCBI Bookshelf, which can be found here: https://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain/brain-anatomy/peripheral-nervous-system/somatic-nervous-systemhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556027/No statement, phrase, or episode of this series—or any episode in this podcast—are intended to treat, diagnose, cure, prevent, or otherwise change your mind or body in any form or manner. This podcast—and this series especially—is meant purely for education purposes for the common person. Please do not rely on any of the information I share in this podcast in any way for your medical or psychological treatment. If you feel that you may have a condition mentioned or not mentioned in this podcast, do not come to me. Instead, immediately go to a trusted psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other reliable source of information and help for further guidance. Never disregard professional, psychological, or medical advice—nor delay in the seeking of this advice—because of something that you have heard or read from this podcast, this podcast's episode descriptions, this podcast's promotional materials, or any other information explicitly or implicitly generated from this podcast.-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  The best way to support me is by sharing this podcast with others—the more people can learn, the better we can understand the crazy world we live in :D

One part of the nervous system, and more specifically of the peripheral nervous system, the autonomic nervous system controls processes that are involuntary--things like heartbeat, peristalsis, breathing, and more. It keeps us alive, able to survive, and exists in and controls our subconscious mind. In this fast-facts episode, Edward reviews the Autonomic Nervous System's form and function, as well as the key features that make us who we are.To create this episode, I used information provided by (Waxenbaum, et al., 2021) in StatPearls through NCBI Bookshelf which can be found here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539845/No statement, phrase, or episode of this series—or any episode in this podcast—are intended to treat, diagnose, cure, prevent, or otherwise change your mind or body in any form or manner. This podcast—and this series especially—is meant purely for education purposes for the common person. Please do not rely on any of the information I share in this podcast in any way for your medical or psychological treatment. If you feel that you may have a condition mentioned or not mentioned in this podcast, do not come to me. Instead, immediately go to a trusted psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other reliable source of information and help for further guidance. Never disregard professional, psychological, or medical advice—nor delay in the seeking of this advice—because of something that you have heard or read from this podcast, this podcast's episode descriptions, this podcast's promotional materials, or any other information explicitly or implicitly generated from this podcast.-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  The best way to support me is by sharing this podcast with others—the more people can learn, the better we can understand the crazy world we live in :D

The Peripheral Nervous System serves to collect information and sensations from the body and send them back to the Central Nervous System for processing and to govern how we should act. In this fast-facts episode, Edward reviews the Peripheral Nervous System's form and function, as well as the key features that make us who we are.To create this episode, I used information provided by the Queensland Brain Institute which can be found here: https://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain/brain-anatomy/peripheral-nervous-systemNo statement, phrase, or episode of this series—or any episode in this podcast—are intended to treat, diagnose, cure, prevent, or otherwise change your mind or body in any form or manner. This podcast—and this series especially—is meant purely for education purposes for the common person. Please do not rely on any of the information I share in this podcast in any way for your medical or psychological treatment. If you feel that you may have a condition mentioned or not mentioned in this podcast, do not come to me. Instead, immediately go to a trusted psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other reliable source of information and help for further guidance. Never disregard professional, psychological, or medical advice—nor delay in the seeking of this advice—because of something that you have heard or read from this podcast, this podcast's episode descriptions, this podcast's promotional materials, or any other information explicitly or implicitly generated from this podcast.-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  The best way to support me is by sharing this podcast with others—the more people can learn, the better we can understand the crazy world we live in :D

The Central Nervous System processes the information that the Peripheral Nervous System receives. It mainly serves to interpret, remember, think, react, and regulate neurotransmitters, hormones, and our actions. In this fast-facts episode, Edward reviews the Central Nervous System's form and function, as well as the key features that make us who we are.To create this episode, I used information provided by the Queensland Brain Institute which can be found here: https://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain/brain-anatomy/central-nervous-system-brain-and-spinal-cordNo statement, phrase, or episode of this series—or any episode in this podcast—are intended to treat, diagnose, cure, prevent, or otherwise change your mind or body in any form or manner. This podcast—and this series especially—is meant purely for education purposes for the common person. Please do not rely on any of the information I share in this podcast in any way for your medical or psychological treatment. If you feel that you may have a condition mentioned or not mentioned in this podcast, do not come to me. Instead, immediately go to a trusted psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other reliable source of information and help for further guidance. Never disregard professional, psychological, or medical advice—nor delay in the seeking of this advice—because of something that you have heard or read from this podcast, this podcast's episode descriptions, this podcast's promotional materials, or any other information explicitly or implicitly generated from this podcast.-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  The best way to support me is by sharing this podcast with others—the more people can learn, the better we can understand the crazy world we live in :D

Premiering on June 26th comes the fourth season of "The Mystery of Your Mind"!On Sundays and Wednesdays, I'll be exploring parts of the brain, nervous system, and their role in our behavior, in short, around-five-minute episodes based on information from nationally accredited sources so you can learn more about the neuroscience behind our behavior, personalities, thinking, and development.Come join me with this season to learn about the mind and why we are the way we are!Note: No statement, phrase, or episode in this series, or any episodes of this podcast are intended to treat, diagnose, cure, prevent, or otherwise change your mind or body in any form or manner. This podcast, and this series especially, is meant purely for educational purposes for the common person. Please do not rely on any of the information I share in this podcast in any way. If you feel like you may have a condition mentioned or not mentioned in my podcast, do not come to me. Immediately go to a trusted psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other reliable source of help and information.If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  To get the latest and greatest updates about "The Mystery of Your Mind", follow this podcast’s Instagram account: @themysteryofyourmind !: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=8u1196a7y367&utm_content=iyuwl16   

When we get together, things get interesting--in fact that’s what we’ve been looking into this whole season. But when getting together means making change, it means bringing opinions to the table. And that can get messy pretty quickly.In this episode on groupthink and group polarization , Edward Thomas dives into theories, processes, and the unintended consequences of them when we get together. Join Edward on this episode to learn more about how working together might just drift us further apart. Note!: Due to the school season, episodes of The Mystery of Your Mind will now be released on a monthly basis rather than a biweekly basis (subject to change--I try to get as many episodes out but I want to make sure my audio and edit quality gets better every episode which requires me to spend more time per episode).  Thank you for your patience, encouragement, and support! :) (In the meantime, check out some of my other episodes! I've published over 60 and there's sure to be some other topics that would be super interesting for you!)To stay on top of updates like this, be sure to follow The Mystery of Your Mind on Instagram @themysteryofyourmind!-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  To get the latest and greatest updates about "The Mystery of Your Mind", follow this podcast’s Instagram account: @themysteryofyourmind !: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=8u1196a7y367&utm_content=iyuwl16 To learn more about myself and this podcast, check out my website!: https://themysteryofyourmi.wixsite.com/mysiteYou can also give me some feedback using this form!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJsdDlwPorGA5fkpCLAj4Xmufe2N7Qc44RR_WxC5GxyFcU8Q/viewformAnother way you can support me is by donating via Patreon!:https://www.patreon.com/TheMysteryOfYouMind

Prosociality is everywhere around us. We share with others. We spend time with those who are grieving. We feel sorrow, joy, and pride for others even when it really means nothing for us. We teach others life skills when they could learn it the hard way, and hope for the best for those around us. Well, most of the time. In this second episode on schadenfreude and gluckschmerz , Edward Thomas explores their intersection with status, opposition, race, radicality, dehumanization, apathy, and research generalization--and why they might just be the cause of polarization and debates.Join Edward on this episode to learn more about how being a good person might just be the bad choice.Note!: Due to the school season, episodes of The Mystery of Your Mind will now be released on a monthly basis rather than a biweekly basis (subject to change--I try to get as many episodes out but I want to make sure my audio and edit quality gets better every episode which requires me to spend more time per episode).  Thank you for your patience, encouragement, and support! :) (In the meantime, check out some of my other episodes! I've published over 60 and there's sure to be some other topics that would be super interesting for you!)To stay on top of updates like this, be sure to follow The Mystery of Your Mind on Instagram @themysteryofyourmind!-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  To get the latest and greatest updates about "The Mystery of Your Mind", follow this podcast’s Instagram account: @themysteryofyourmind !: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=8u1196a7y367&utm_content=iyuwl16 To learn more about myself and this podcast, check out my website!: https://themysteryofyourmi.wixsite.com/mysiteYou can also give me some feedback using this form!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJsdDlwPorGA5fkpCLAj4Xmufe2N7Qc44RR_WxC5GxyFcU8Q/viewformAnother way you can support me is by donating via Patreon!:https://www.patreon.com/TheMysteryOfYouMind

In this season, we've explored prosociality extensively. But what about its opposite, antisociality? In this episode, Edward Thomas explores schadenfreude, gluckschmerz, gloating, envy, counter-empathy, and more--from the neuroscience to the biology and to the sociology behind their implications on ourselves and how we relate to others. Join Edward on this episode to learn more about how being a bad person might just be the smartest choice.Note!: Due to the school season, episodes of The Mystery of Your Mind will now be released on a monthly basis rather than a biweekly basis (subject to change--I try to get as many episodes out but I want to make sure my audio and edit quality gets better every episode which requires me to spend more time per episode).  Thank you for your patience, encouragement, and support! :) (In the meantime, check out some of my other episodes! I've published over 60 and there's sure to be some other topics that would be super interesting for you!)To stay on top of updates like this, be sure to follow The Mystery of Your Mind on Instagram @themysteryofyourmind!-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  To get the latest and greatest updates about "The Mystery of Your Mind", follow this podcast’s Instagram account: @themysteryofyourmind !: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=8u1196a7y367&utm_content=iyuwl16 To learn more about myself and this podcast, check out my website!: https://themysteryofyourmi.wixsite.com/mysiteYou can also give me some feedback using this form!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJsdDlwPorGA5fkpCLAj4Xmufe2N7Qc44RR_WxC5GxyFcU8Q/viewformAnother way you can support me is by donating via Patreon!:https://www.patreon.com/TheMysteryOfYouMind

Why do we form cliques? Why do we bond with coworkers almost automatically? Why do we unite within our society--or break apart within it? When is it worth being in a coalition, and when is it not?Here's where group dynamics comes in.Group dynamics investigates how we interact within groups, between groups, and during the process of forming groups. In this episode, join Edward Thomas to learn where group dynamics came from, how it's important from the field of evolution to epidemiology, and popular theories and approaches to group formation. Note!: Due to the school season, episodes of The Mystery of Your Mind will now be released on a monthly basis rather than a biweekly basis (subject to change--I try to get as many episodes out but I want to make sure my audio and edit quality gets better every episode which requires me to spend more time per episode).  Thank you for your patience, encouragement, and support! :) (In the meantime, check out some of my other episodes! I've published nearly 60 and there's sure to be some other topics that would be super interesting for you!)To stay on top of updates like this, be sure to follow The Mystery of Your Mind on Instagram @themysteryofyourmind!-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  To get the latest and greatest updates about "The Mystery of Your Mind", follow this podcast’s Instagram account: @themysteryofyourmind !: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=8u1196a7y367&utm_content=iyuwl16   To learn more about myself and this podcast, check out my website!: https://themysteryofyourmi.wixsite.com/mysiteYou can also give me some feedback using this form!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJsdDlwPorGA5fkpCLAj4Xmufe2N7Qc44RR_WxC5GxyFcU8Q/viewformAnother way you can support me is by donating via Patreon!:https://www.patreon.com/TheMysteryOfYouMind

What makes us donate to the unfortunate? What makes us help someone whose life is in danger? What makes us get out of bed to protest for the rights of others? What makes us comfort those around us—even if we don’t talk to them often?What makes us push ourselves to make change in those we interact with? The answer? Compassion.Compassion bridges the gap between prosociality, empathy, and altruism while taking it a step further. Join Edward Thomas in this episode as he takes a look into what compassion is, what affects our ability and expression of compassion, and how compassion makes us who we are today.Note!: Due to the school season, episodes of The Mystery of Your Mind will now be released on a monthly basis rather than a biweekly basis (subject to change--I try to get as many episodes out but I want to make sure my audio and edit quality gets better every episode which requires me to spend more time per episode).  Thank you for your patience, encouragement, and support! :) (In the meantime, check out some of my other episodes! I've published nearly 60 and there's sure to be some other topics that would be super interesting for you!)To stay on top of updates like this, be sure to follow The Mystery of Your Mind on Instagram @themysteryofyourmind!-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  To get the latest and greatest updates about "The Mystery of Your Mind", follow this podcast’s Instagram account: @themysteryofyourmind !: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=8u1196a7y367&utm_content=iyuwl16   To learn more about myself and this podcast, check out my website!: https://themysteryofyourmi.wixsite.com/mysiteYou can also give me some feedback using this form!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJsdDlwPorGA5fkpCLAj4Xmufe2N7Qc44RR_WxC5GxyFcU8Q/viewformAnother way you can support me is by donating via Patreon!:https://www.patreon.com/TheMysteryOfYouMind

What is a tree like? A cat? How about a chair or a door? To answer these, we rely on schemas we make to create "models" of trees, cats, chairs, and doors. These "models" are how we interpret the world and give us stereotypes to understand what our environment is like.We all stereotype things all around us. But when these stereotypes start to ignore the nuances of individuals and groups, they can evolve into prejudice and discrimination and hold us back.Join me in this episode as I go through how we stereotype, prejudize, and discriminate--and what that means in making our society more equitable for all.Note!: Due to the school season, episodes of The Mystery of Your Mind will now be released on a monthly basis rather than a biweekly basis (subject to change--I try to get as many episodes out but I want to make sure my audio and edit quality gets better every episode which requires me to spend more time per episode).  Thank you for your patience, encouragement, and support! :) (In the meantime, check out some of my other episodes! I've published nearly 60 and there's sure to be some other topics that would be super interesting for you!)To stay on top of updates like this, be sure to follow The Mystery of Your Mind on Instagram @themysteryofyourmind!-----If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  To get the latest and greatest updates about "The Mystery of Your Mind", follow this podcast’s Instagram account: @themysteryofyourmind !: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=8u1196a7y367&utm_content=iyuwl16   To learn more about myself and this podcast, check out my website!: https://themysteryofyourmi.wixsite.com/mysiteYou can also give me some feedback using this form!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJsdDlwPorGA5fkpCLAj4Xmufe2N7Qc44RR_WxC5GxyFcU8Q/viewformAnother way you can support me is by donating via Patreon!:https://www.patreon.com/TheMysteryOfYouMind