The recent killing of Charlie Kirk in Utah casts a stark light on the themes explored in Chapter 10 of IAGP Cultural Diversity, Groups & Social Challenges. In “The One Thing That Separates Us: Responding to Diversity – A Neuro-Correlate Approximation,” Dr Carlos Raimundo presents a compelling exploration of how the human brain processes difference, and how these reactions shape society.
This post shares a powerful reflection from Carlos, drawn from a public conversation he had with someone voicing justified anger about the current situation in Gaza — a sentiment echoed by others nearby. Rather than dismissing the anger, Carlos offers a different perspective: what if the way we express our outrage is actually limiting our ability to be truly heard? He invites us to consider how our reactions — though valid — may be creating more division than dialogue. In a world heavy with pain and injustice, could there be a better way forward? Read on to explore his thought-provoking response.