The Statoscope of Radio Lac is interested in the origin of egotism, based on a study conducted by the University of Düsseldorf in collaboration with scientists from South Africa and Switzerland. Unlike the common idea that egotism is solely the result of upbringing or childhood, this research reveals a physical peculiarity in the brains of egoists, suggesting even a genetic factor. This specific cerebral functioning can lead to egotistic behavior, or conversely, promote great generosity. This discovery enhances our understanding of brain mechanisms and character traits, inviting us to feel less guilty if we consider ourselves egotistic.
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The Statoscope. Egotism is the topic today, in the study of the day, with research coming from Germany, specifically the University of Düsseldorf. What do you think, Carole, I ask you the question and you can probably guess that there will be a more precise answer in a few moments, but where does egotism come from?
Carole thinks it might come from our childhood, our education, from what we were taught when we were little, like sharing, and so on. She suggests that if this is not instilled in a child, they may be more egotistic.
The presenter confesses that he thought the same thing: that egotism was due to education, what is generally called character. Well no! These scientists from the University of Düsseldorf have just pinpointed something, a physical peculiarity specific to egoists.
It is not something visible. The presenter jokes wondering if egoists have big ears. It turns out they don’t. It is linked to a part of our brain that has a specific functioning. There may even be a genetic factor involved. This functioning either leads to a person’s egotism, or conversely, a very social, very generous person.
Carole then wonders: since she has two children, one egotistic and the other not at all, she was convinced that the first was egotistic because she was alone for five years. Well in fact, not at all.
The presenter confirms that it is not at all linked to this situation, but really to specificities of our brain. This is what these researchers, in collaboration with scientists from South Africa and Switzerland, have just discovered. These Germans did not work alone on this discovery.
It may seem anecdotal, but it is very important, as we are understanding more and more the mechanisms of the brain and what it can generate in terms of character traits and differences between individuals. So if you are egotistic, do not feel too guilty, it may not necessarily be a problem of education or your childhood. It’s innate, that’s how it is. You are like that, it’s a physical peculiarity.
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