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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 Worst Episode
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    Why We Hate Season 1 Episode 2 - Tribalism
    6.7/10(42 votes)

    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.

    Directors:Sam Pollard, Geeta Gandbhir
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Why We Hate Season 1 Episode 4 - Extremism
    7.1/10(37 votes)

    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.

    Directors:Sam Pollard, Geeta Gandbhir
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Why We Hate Season 1 Episode 3 - Tools & Tactics
    7.2/10(37 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Directors:Sam Pollard, Geeta Gandbhir
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Why We Hate Season 1 Episode 6 - Hope
    7.3/10(26 votes)

    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.

    Directors:Sam Pollard, Geeta Gandbhir
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Why We Hate Season 1 Episode 1 - Origins
    7.4/10(48 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Directors:Sam Pollard, Geeta Gandbhir
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Why We Hate Season 1 Episode 5 - Crimes Against Humanity
    7.5/10(27 votes)

    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.

    Directors:Sam Pollard, Geeta Gandbhir
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Tribalism" is the worst rated episode of "Why We Hate". It scored 6.7/10 based on 42 votes. Directed by Sam Pollard, Geeta Gandbhir and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/20/2019. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Extremism".