Why does talking about politics feel like walking into a battlefield?

Why does it seem like disagreement is met with hatred, and nuance with silence?

In this episode of No Street Lights Core, Tim and Aaron explore the growing anger in political discourse and the deeper psychological forces driving it. Using The Lucifer Effect as a lens, they break down how identity, tribalism, media outrage, and fear have turned conversations into confrontations. The Lucifer Effect & Civil Discourse Explained!

This isn’t about placing blame, it’s about understanding what’s happening to us, and how we can stop contributing to it.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why political conversations feel more hostile than ever

• How the Lucifer Effect explains modern dehumanization

• The role of social media and echo chambers in amplifying division

• How identity and ideology have become emotionally fused

• The mental health toll of a polarized culture

• How to speak with empathy, curiosity, and courage in divided times

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Whether you’re exhausted by online arguments, feeling voiceless in real-life conversations, or just trying to understand the chaos, this episode offers clarity and hope. Why Politics Feels So Angry Now?

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Resources Mentioned:

• The Lucifer Effect by Dr. Philip Zimbardo

• Research on groupthink, tribalism, and moral identity

• BetterHelp Mental Health Support: https://betterhelp.com/nslp

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