The Science of Conflict: Why We Think the Way We Do in Times of War, with Eran Halperin
In this episode of Raw, I speak with Professor Eran Halperin, a leading expert on conflict resolution, political psychology, and the emotional dynamics that shape intergroup relations. As Israel grapples with the aftermath of October 7 and the ongoing war, Professor Halperin brings his deep expertise to unpack the psychological forces at play—how fear, anger, and trauma shape public opinion, decision-making, and the possibility (or impossibility) of reconciliation. We discuss the cognitive and emotional barriers to peace, what history teaches us about societies in prolonged conflict, and whether there is a path forward in times of such deep division. This is a conversation that cuts through the noise, offering a nuanced, research-based perspective on one of the most complex and painful moments in modern history. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: 📌 Apple Podcasts 📌 Spotify 📌 YouTube 📩 Subscribe to my newsletter: www.WithAnouk.com 📸 Follow on Instagram About Professor Eran Halperin Eran Halperin is a professor of psychology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a world-renowned expert on political psychology, conflict resolution, and the role of emotions in shaping intergroup dynamics. His research focuses on the cognitive and emotional mechanisms that sustain conflicts, as well as interventions that can promote change. He has advised policymakers and peace-building initiatives worldwide and has published extensively in leading academic journals.
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Show Notes
In this episode of Raw, I speak with Professor Eran Halperin, a leading expert on conflict resolution, political psychology, and the emotional dynamics that shape intergroup relations. As Israel grapples with the aftermath of October 7 and the ongoing war, Professor Halperin brings his deep expertise to unpack the psychological forces at play—how fear, anger, and trauma shape public opinion, decision-making, and the possibility (or impossibility) of reconciliation.
We discuss the cognitive and emotional barriers to peace, what history teaches us about societies in prolonged conflict, and whether there is a path forward in times of such deep division. This is a conversation that cuts through the noise, offering a nuanced, research-based perspective on one of the most complex and painful moments in modern history.
🎧 Listen & Subscribe: 📌 Apple Podcasts 📌 Spotify 📌 YouTube 📩 Subscribe to my newsletter: www.WithAnouk.com 📸 Follow on Instagram
About Professor Eran Halperin
Eran Halperin is a professor of psychology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a world-renowned expert on political psychology, conflict resolution, and the role of emotions in shaping intergroup dynamics. His research focuses on the cognitive and emotional mechanisms that sustain conflicts, as well as interventions that can promote change. He has advised policymakers and peace-building initiatives worldwide and has published extensively in leading academic journals.