Your Brain Loves a Villain

The science behind why we NEED the other person to be the problem, and why it gets harder over time to keep a balanced perspective.

Why is it so easy to decide that the other person is the problem? Explore how our brains simplify conflict by creating compelling stories about other people’s intentions, character and behaviour—and how stepping outside those stories can open up new ways of seeing the situation.

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