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How Social Capital Shapes Minds

Trust isn’t just a feeling—it’s a neurological supercharger. When trust is present, the brain releases oxytocin, fostering connection and reducing fear. Conversely, distrust triggers cortisol, creating a cycle of defensiveness. Social capital rewires your brain for collaboration and calm, not isolation and stress.

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Based on How to Leverage Trust for Mental Growth, summarised and reframed by Insights.

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