Why do we divide, and how can we begin to reconnect? In this powerful episode, host John R. Miles sits down with cultural psychologist and Columbia professor Dr. Michael Morris to unpack the hidden forces driving modern conflict. Drawing from his groundbreaking new book Tribal: How the Cultural Instincts That Divide Us Can Help Bring Us Together, Michael reveals how three deep-rooted instincts, the Peer, Hero, and Ancestor Instincts, shape our identity, leadership, and belonging. Whether you’re navigating workplace dynamics, political polarization, or your own unconscious biases, this conversation offers a vital lens on how culture shapes us and how we can shape culture in return.
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