The Chemical Process of the Brain in Social Media Lynching
Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan explained that dopamine and oxytocin are released in the brain during social media lynchings, creating a dark glue effect.
Üsküdar University Founding Rector and Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan evaluated the neuropsychological background of lynching attempts carried out via social media.
The Difference Between Lynching and Criticism
Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan emphasized that the concepts of criticism and lynching, which are frequently seen on social media platforms, are completely different from each other.
Chemicals Released in the Brain
Touching upon the neuropsychological dimension of lynching behavior, Tarhan stated that chemicals associated with pleasure are actively released in the brain during this process.
He stated that the feeling of anger gives pleasure to the person, and as a result, the secretion of dopamine is triggered in the brain.
Formation of the Dark Glue Effect
He noted that because lynching acts are carried out in groups, oxytocin, the bonding hormone, also comes into play.
He named the situation that arises with the combined release of dopamine and oxytocin chemicals the dark glue.
Sense of Moral Superiority
Experts conveyed that individuals derive intense pleasure from such malicious behaviors and that the primary motivation is the need to feel moral superiority.