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We eventually just got wired differently than the MAGAts
— @putawomanincharge.bsky.social 2026-05-21T03:02:52.544Z
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dem4decades
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littlemissmartypants
(34,470 posts)
markie
(24,074 posts)we must be different species?? evolved from different early beings?
sakabatou
(46,387 posts)Seinan Sensei
(1,649 posts)Not vice-versa
Attilatheblond
(9,274 posts)We are NOT all alike. Maybe from different genetic stock, or maybe evolution is still going on but not everyone comes from stock that is a bit further along?
Some have larger corpus callosum and some have larger amygdala. The former allows for good communication between left and right hemispheres, which means more efficient processing of information, wider available brain resources to use information. A very helpful development in the human brain. The later? Well, it's good for processing threats and triggering immediate fear and/or anger responses and probably served well when we were running from big bears into whose caves we may have stumbled.
Not as many bears now, but more other types of threats, which are better met by using that left/right brain information highway and processing information to find solutions, not just autopilot type reactions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corpus_callosum]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corpus_callosum]https://www.uab.edu/news/news-you-can-use/the-science-of-fear-what-happens-in-the-brain-when-frightened]
We are not alike. Some differences are cultural conditioning but it seems some differences really are all in our heads.
Edited to correct links which seem to have gotten munged up when I posted
Attilatheblond
(9,274 posts)and have weaponized it against humanity's best interests.
littlemissmartypants
(34,470 posts)Last edited Sat May 23, 2026, 04:11 PM - Edit history (1)
mental disorder. It is twice as
common as schizophrenia,
anorexia, and bipolar disorder.
It is equally common as bulimia,
panic disorder, and autism.
The only mental disorders
significantly more common than
psychopathy are substance abuse
or dependence, depression, and
post-traumatic stress disorder.
Psychopathy affects all
ethnic, cultural, racial,
and socioeconomic groups.
...psychopathy
is a spectrum disorder,
Prevalence in the United States
Approximately 70% of the
population is estimated to
have no psychopathic traits
whatsoever.
Key Point
👇👇👇👇👇👇
The remaining
30% have low, medium, or
high levels of psychopathy.
Source:
https://psychopathyis.org/stats/
1. Aggressive, callous, and cunning
2. Complete absence of conscience and empathy
3. Very adept at manipulating others
4. Willingness to engage in immoral, criminal conduct
5. Willingness to take what they want and do as they please, regardless of who is hurt or wronged
6. Deceptive ability to appear outwardly benevolent
7. Deceptive ability to behave in superficially charming ways to hide purely selfish motives
8. Willingness to use intimidation and violence to control others in order to satisfy their own needs
9. Willingness to intentionally violate the basic inherent human rights of others
10. Complete absence of any sense of guilt or remorse for the harm their actions have caused to others
11. Rationalization of their own immoral behavior
12. Will attempt to lay blame upon someone else for their own conduct
13. Denial, will deny their own wrongdoing outright
14. Utter contemptuousness toward the feelings and desires of their fellow beings
15. Pathological lying, will say anything without any concern for truth to advance their own hidden agendas
16. Ablity to feign [fake] normal human emotions and empathy
17. Distorted sense of the consequences of their actions
18. Total failure to accept any responsibility for their own socially irresponsible ways
19. Strong bellef that they will never be brought to justice for their criminal behavior
Learn how to spot one. If for no other reason than to save humanity and you might save democracy along the way.
❤️
Beartracks
(14,660 posts)And yeah, 30%. That numbers sounds persistently familiar...
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relogic
(251 posts)honor truth, empathy and did I mention truth? How do you convince the selfish, unfeeling and lie enablers that their agendas do not advance the wellbeing of humanity. Do they really think those longings that progressives or humanists work toward matter?
I’m beginning to believe the twisted “wiring” referenced is humanity’s sorrow. We may challenge their detachment from aspiring to wellbeing for all, but fixed within this soulless population is a disease that ravages the weak and helpless.
Trueblue Texan
(4,620 posts)They couldn’t care less about any humanity that is not them, so no, they don’t care about advancing the well being of humanity. This is why it is so easy for the to dismiss Progressives as radical. To their selfish mindset, compassion for others is completely radical.
xuplate
(230 posts)I didn’t until this morning. My free newsletter from Neuroscience News has an article about low serotonin levels and the inability to abandon old ideas in the face of new evidence.
3catwoman3
(29,826 posts)I'll have to learn more about this.
OldBaldy1701E
(11,592 posts)
NNadir
(38,586 posts)
Skittles
(172,965 posts)but some of us are resistant to grooming
B.See
(8,895 posts)Last edited Sun May 24, 2026, 02:22 AM - Edit history (1)
And that fkr squatting in the O. Office is evil incarnate.
calimary
(90,879 posts)
ShazzieB
(22,906 posts)I'm in northern Illinois, and I'm pretty sure I can hear Lincoln thrashing around in his tomb all the way down in Spingfield!
calimary
(90,879 posts)Not one little bit.
Wifes husband
(762 posts)My mom told me often, "tell me you are a Republican, and I know all I need to know about you". I can honestly say I have never known this to be untrue, and I am an old man. Some are tolerable, but if you identify as a Republican, you are basically a selfish ass.
Woodycall
(607 posts)calimary
(90,879 posts)Absolute BEST reminder EVER!!!