In moments of confusion, we default to logic, seeking order amid tumultuous emotions.
Yet logic, when imposed on emotional distress, often provokes hostility rather than clarity: logic comes from the same side of the brain that lies to protect your ego.
The human craves empathy (social equilibrium and order), while rationality leads to a cold calculus that further alienates.
Emotional commiseration leads to de-escalation, while "clear thinking" can infuriate by doubling down and citing wrongs. Oddly, despite our logical bias, in human relations, emotional resonance often trumps intellectual coherence.