The neuropsychological basis of the dark glue effect in social media lynchings
Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan explained that social media lynchings trigger the release of dopamine and oxytocin in the brain, creating a dark glue effect.
Üsküdar University Founding Rector and Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan evaluated the neuropsychological infrastructure of lynching attempts carried out via social media, stating that the chemicals secreted in the brain during this process create a temporary sense of pleasure in people.
Neuropsychological Dimension of Lynching Behavior
Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan drew attention to the neuropsychological mechanisms behind social media lynchings, stating that these processes trigger specific chemical secretions in the human brain.
Interaction of Dopamine and Oxytocin
Stating that the feelings of anger and malice lead to the release of dopamine in the brain, experts convey that oxytocin, the bonding hormone, comes into play when the lynching act is carried out as a group.
As a result of the simultaneous secretion of these two chemicals, a special effect described in the literature as dark glue is stated to emerge.
Differences Between Criticism and Lynching
While evaluations emphasized the sharp distinction between constructive criticism and destructive lynching culture, it was noted that criticism resembles a surgeon's scalpel, whereas the act of lynching yields heavy consequences akin to striking with a sledgehammer.