🧠 The Invisible Wounds That Shape Our Journey Personal trauma is not just a “life drama” or an excuse for excessive self-compassion. And it is definitely not weakness – it is biology hidden between synapses, shaping our thoughts, feelings and reactions to the world. They are the brain’s responses to overwhelming experiences, shaping thoughts, emotions and behaviours in ways we don’t always see — because not all scars are visible.

🧠 Neuroscience of Political Violence These extreme acts – from attacks on institutions to online hate speech – are not only social, but also cerebral. Neuroscience reveals how the brain processes radical ideologies and violent impulses, offering clues to prevention and mitigation.Understanding this intersection between biology and ideology is essential to building societies that are more resilient to extremism.