What is going on in the mind of individuals in conflict settings? How does your brain respond to “others” who do not fit in to your social group? Conflict and fear are closely related, and they can be analyzed through a scientific lens. This is the intersection of cognitive science and social conflict that the NGO Beyond Conflict aims to understand. Tufts alumni, Michael Niconchuk (BUILD, A’11) and Elizabeth (Biz) Herman (EPIIC’08, Exposure, A’10) joined us for a discussion of their work with Beyond Conflict (formerly Peace and Justice in Times of Transition).
They spoke about how conflict affects your brain and body, your sense of self, and your community. They went on to explain how conflict often molds the cultural narratives of communities touched by violence around the world.
