Why Do We Hate?

Wed Mar 04 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC+00:00

Gresham College | London

Gresham College
Publisher/HostGresham College
Why Do We Hate?
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Hatred is one of the most destructive human emotions, responsible for many atrocities throughout history. But why do we feel it?
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Hatred is one of the most destructive human emotions, responsible for some of the greatest atrocities that humans have committed against each other. But why did it evolve in the first place? What is the evolutionary advantage of hating someone? Why is hate the ‘evil twin’ of love? And will we ever be able to ‘treat’ hatred and open the door to a utopian world of peaceful coexistence?

A lecture by Professor Robin May.

This event is also available to watch live online. To register, visit: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/why-hate

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Gresham College, Barnard's Inn Hall, London, United Kingdom

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