Why Online Arguments Are Impossible to Win (Neurologically)

Why do online arguments seem to go nowhere? You start with the hope of having a thoughtful discussion. Minutes later, you're frustrated, the other person is even more entrenched, and neither of you has changed your mind. In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Pollack explains why that's not simply a failure of communication, it's the way our brains respond to online interaction. Drawing on neuroscience, he explores how text strips away tone, facial expressions, body language, and other essential cues ou...