Neurobiology and extremism: Book presentation by Leor Zmigrod!
Neurobiology and extremism: Book presentation by Leor Zmigrod!
Goethe-Universität, Campus Westend, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland - On June 10, 2025, a book presentation will take place in the Renate of the GOETHE university in the Renate of the Goethe University. Leor Zmigrod, a renowned scientist, presents her new work "The ideological Brain", in which she examines the connection between ideologies, brain and extremist beliefs. In her book, Zmigrod describes that a neurobiological disposition makes people susceptible to extremist beliefs. The event is moderated in English by Martin Saar, professor of social philosophy, and jointly organized by the Institute for Philosophy of the Goethe University in cooperation with Suhrkamp-Verlag. Zmigrod is considered a pioneer in the field of political neurobiology and is listed in Forbes Magazine as one of the 30 most influential personalities under 30.
Another element of her research shows that the connection between individual psychological characteristics and extremist ideologies is increasingly in focus. These findings could help develop preventive measures against extremist ideas. Zmigrod has researched Cambridge since 2019 and was previously visiting fellow at renowned institutions such as Stanford, Harvard and Paris.
research on political extremism
The Hait (Hannah Arendt Institute for Totalitarian Research) is active in the examination of the phenomenon of extremism in parallel to Zmigrod's work. The research focuses on the HAIT include the development of extremist ideologies, the success conditions of right -wing extremists and the analysis of politically motivated violence. Recent projects focus on migration, social integration and political-cultural polarization processes.The intersectional perspective on extremism and autocracy in particular looks at the victims of vulnerable groups in non-democratic regimens, such as women, children and perceived as "foreign". Scientists of Hait, including Prof. Dr. Uwe Backes and Dr. Manuela Beyer, also work on new topics, such as the civil society actors of the protection of democracy in modern constitutional states.
Scientific independence and data collection
The researchers: Inside Hait, the lucky situation is to work independently and to advise both civil society groups and government agencies. An exciting project is the creation of a global regime data set that records information from 1900 to the present. This data record could serve as a valuable instrument for future analyzes about the dynamics of extremism.
In this context, Leor Zmigrod's book presentation on June 10 will not only be a platform for the exchange of ideas, but will also make an important contribution to the discussion about the neurobiological foundations of extremism. The event promises valuable insights into current scientific knowledge and their social relevance.
For more information about the event and Zmigrod's work, it is advisable to take a look at the details in the publication of the Suhrkamp publishing house here . Information about the research projects at Hait can be viewed on their website
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