Separating Yourself from the Pack

<p>Have you ever gotten into a heated argument about politics? Maybe you’ve said something you're not proud of during game night with friends, or booed the opposing team at a sporting event. Psychologist <a href="https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/mina-cikara">Mina Cikara</a> studies what happens in these moments — when our mindset shifts from “you and me” to “us and them.” This week on the show, Mina shares the profound ways that becoming a part of a group shapes our thoughts, feelings and behaviors.</p><p><i>If you like this show, be sure to check out our other work, including our </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/what-we-gain-from-pain/"><i>recent episode</i></a><i> exploring whether there's any merit to the idea that "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger."</i></p><p><i>Also, check out our new podcast, </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/myunsunghero/"><i>My Unsung Hero</i></a><i>! And if you'd like to support our work, you can do so at support.hiddenbrain.org. </i></p>