[Shikabane Labo 03] Why Did You Ignore That Gut Feeling? The Psychology of 'Control' in Relationships and Security Measures Against Stalking [Episode 130]
In this episode, we dive into the true nature of those 'small feelings of unease' that everyone has felt at least once in a romantic relationship. Based on a shocking experience where personality Sumireko-san was followed by a private investigator, we examine the psychology of 'control' lurking within human relationships.
Your gut feeling is not an enemy, but your greatest ally.
We explain the mechanism behind why we tend to dismiss our instincts as 'just imagining things' from the perspective of neuroscience. While our brain's amygdala intuitively senses danger, there is a psychological function that logically overrides it.
We discuss the brain's quirk known as 'Cognitive Dissonance'.
Once you decide that 'this person is wonderful,' your brain unconsciously gathers only information that justifies that judgment. The mechanisms of the mind that make us turn a blind eye to inconvenient truths—pitfalls we are all prone to—are unraveled through Sumireko-san's witty talk.
We offer a prescription to protect yourself.
In this show, we discuss the importance of maintaining your personal boundaries in all human relationships, not just in romance, but also at work and within the family. The situation takes a sharp turn starting from a car Sumireko-san saw parked in front of an apartment building; for the full details, please listen to the main episode.
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