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Explore one of humanity’s most primal and destructive emotions – hate. At the heart of this timely series is the notion that if people begin to understand their own minds, they can find ways to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Why We Hate Season 1 Episode 1 - Origins
    6.2/10(47 votes)

    #1 - Origins

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    Evolutionary anthropologist Brian Hare searches for the origins of hate in both the past and current day, exploring what causes humans to treat each other with cruelty and violence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Why We Hate Season 1 Episode 3 - Tools & Tactics
    5.7/10(36 votes)

    #2 - Tools & Tactics

    S1:E3

    Journalist Jelani Cobb investigates how hate tools like propaganda, dehumanization, the internet, and symbols can incite, amplify and spread hatred.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Why We Hate Season 1 Episode 4 - Extremism
    5.7/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Extremism

    S1:E4

    An examination of what drives people to embrace hateful ideas. Extremism expert Sasha Havlicek explores the factors that attract people to ideologies that fuel hate and violence -- from white nationalism to Islamic terrorism.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Why We Hate Season 1 Episode 2 - Tribalism
    5.4/10(42 votes)

    #4 - Tribalism

    S1:E2

    Cognitive scientist Laurie Santos examines tribalism, asking why love for one group can inspire hate for other groups -- in politics, sports and even warfare -- and how tribal thinking shapes perceptions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Why We Hate Season 1 Episode 5 - Crimes Against Humanity
    5.3/10(26 votes)

    #5 - Crimes Against Humanity

    S1:E5

    International criminal lawyer Patricia Viseur Sellers investigates the perpetrators of genocide and crimes against humanity, from leaders to followers, as well as those who resist the power of hate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Why We Hate Season 1 Episode 6 - Hope
    5.1/10(25 votes)

    #6 - Hope

    S1:E6

    Neuroscientist Emile Bruneau explores how people can use their capacity for critical thinking, their brain plasticity, and strategies like education and cooperation to help combat hate.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Origins" is the best rated episode of "Why We Hate". It scored 6.2/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/13/2019. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Tools & Tactics".