Topic: Amygdala

Research indicates that sexual expression and aggression are physiologically linked within the amygdala. Furthermore, studies on mirror neurons suggest that individuals in positions of high authority experience a "power drunk" effect that dampens their ability to empathize with others. This emotional dampening explains why those at the top of hierarchical structures often fail to take the needs and feelings of subordinates into account.

White recommends a regular meditation practice, specifically mentioning the Headspace app, to combat the stress and "attacks on the amygdala" caused by modern news and social media. He suggests a mantra of being humble about what one does and does not know. He notes that both the left and right are often angry at the same thing: the "Empire."