Upcoming Lecture by Neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod on Her New Book “The Ideological Brain: A Radical Science of Susceptible Minds”
What if political beliefs aren’t just shaped by environment or ideology – but by brain biology itself?
This is the provocative idea at the heart of “The Ideological Brain”, the new book by neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod. A rising star in the emerging field of political neurobiology, Zmigrod argues that certain people may be biologically more prone to extremist views. On June 10, 2025, she will present her findings and engage in discussion at Goethe University Frankfurt.
The event, held in English and moderated by Prof. Martin Saar, takes place at 6 PM in the Renate von Metzler Hall on Westend Campus. It is hosted by the Institute of Philosophy in collaboration with Suhrkamp Verlag.
Leor Zmigrod, listed by Forbes among the “30 under 30,” has held positions at Cambridge, Stanford, and Harvard. Her work challenges conventional ideas of how opinions are formed – and may redefine how we think about radicalization, extremism, and democracy.
