The Social Brain

Explore the fascinating world of the social brain in this 17-minute TEDx talk by Frank Van Overwalle. Discover how human social interactions shape sophisticated judgments, foster collaboration, and strengthen group dynamics. Delve into the evolutionary pressures that led to the development of the social brain and consciousness. Examine the double-edged nature of group dynamics, including the tendency to exclude and judge outsiders. Learn about the recently discovered role of the cerebellum in non-rational, subconscious prejudices and social behavior deviations. Gain insights from Van Overwalle's extensive research in psychology, neural network models of social cognition, and social neuroscience, which have earned him numerous accolades and scholarships.