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How disgust drives your politics | Cindy Kam

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How disgust drives your politics | Cindy Kam

TED Talks Daily

2025/04/01
TED Talks Daily

TED Talks Daily

2025/04/01
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Would you eat a bug? How about fine-crafted chocolate — shaped like poo? Your answer depends on both your disgust at the prospect and whether you choose to act on that emotion, says political psychologist Cindy Kam. She dives into how the feeling of disgus...

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This podcast delves into the complex emotion of disgust, exploring its influence on our daily choices and societal interactions. Through personal stories and psychological insights, political psychologist Cindy Kam examines how disgust shapes our perceptions and actions.
00:00
Disgust reactions are automatic, but what we do with them isn't
03:23
Disgust is not innate but develops during potty training.
06:57
Conditioned taste aversion is an adaptive mechanism that makes us avoid things associated with illness.
10:52
Disgust sensitivity can lead to intolerance and support for exclusionary policies.
14:49
Disgust operates on imagination and can hold us back
19:27
Quality control workers need strict safety regulations.

Chapters

What Happens When You Encounter Something Disgusting?
00:00
Why Does Disgust Influence Our Choices So Strongly?
03:23
Can Disgust Shape Society's Values and Policies?
06:57
How Does Disgust Affect Social Interactions?
10:52
Is Disgust Always Reliable in Guiding Our Actions?
14:49
How Do We Ensure Safety in Food Production?
19:27

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