In simple terms, I’m inclined to see this clash of cultures as people with emotional intelligence versus people with little.

The ability to empathize, control impulses, grasp social context, be self aware, all require emotional intelligence.

In terms of physiology, the thinking activity of trump followers seems to be more centred in the amygdala, the part of the brain where fear, hate and aggression originate.

What’s key here, is that an active amygdala shuts down access to higher brain functions, including logic and emotional intelligence.