Why do those in power sometimes seem emotionally detached or insulated from the consequences of their decisions? Why does success so often go hand-in-hand with a shrinking sense of empathy?
This week, I’m diving into The Neurology of Power — a powerful and unsettling body of research that reveals how privilege and power don’t just shape our opportunities… they rewire our brains.
From the science of neuroplasticity to the concept of body budgeting, we explore how:
✅ Privilege rewires the brain toward egocentric thinking and biased self-perception
✅ Power decreases empathy — not morally, but metabolically
✅ The myth of meritocracy hides the truth about elite access and parental investment
✅ Powerlessness isn’t just emotional — it’s a chronic biological burden
This is more than a discussion about social inequality. It’s about how power changes the brain, creating feedback loops that entrench injustice and disconnect us from one another.
🔍 If you work in leadership, education, health, policy, or activism — this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now and ask yourself:
How is your brain shaped by the power you hold (or lack)?
And what would it mean to retrain our brains for equity?
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https://youtu.be/5pU-NfqhNFo
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