Media Mayhem with Allison Hope Weiner
Episode 261
Genetic Personality and Political Feuds Explored with Dr. James Fallon
Politics and the genetic personalities of our remaining 2016 Republican and Democratic candidates are explored with neuroscientist and author Dr. James Fallon. From the psychological makeup of the candidates to their psychopathic traits we detail voter brain circuitry. Navigating through past and potential presidents we examine how certain from fearless dominance to empathy drive our candidates in this Media Mayhem episode hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Dr. Fallon to Media Mayhem
01:30 Making a diagnosis.
05:57 John Adams/Donald Trump.
09:15 Types of empathy.
16:33 Out-group empathy.
19:00 Band of Brothers, PTSD and morality.
23:20 Donald Trump Tweet.
28:40 Hillary Clinton’s SJ personality.
34:30 Trumps position change.
35:22 Gender issues, Idealists & healers.
39:56 Thank you and goodbye.
Guest Bio
Dr. James Fallon is a neuroscientist. He is professor of psychiatry and human behavior and emeritus professor of anatomy and neurobiology in the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. His research interests include adult stem cells, chemical neuroanatomy and circuitry, higher brain functions, and brain imaging. In addition to his neuroscience research, James Fallon has lectured and written on topics ranging from art and the brain, architecture and the brain, law and the brain, consciousness, creativity, the brain of the psychopathic murderer, and the Vietnam War.
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