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In our newsletter, “Moral Understanding: The Science of What Divides and Unites Us” we write about hot-button issues, current events, and obstacles to moral understanding, all from a scientific perspective. Check it out to learn more about evidence-based practices for encouraging civil discourse and overcoming the drivers of moral intolerance.
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Featured Posts:
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Society tells us the worst thing we can be is alone. But is solitude all that bad? We explore some potential consequences of the stigma against solitude and loners. Read more
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As psychologists we try to explain evil. But is to explain to condone? We explore some tensions in the science of moral understanding. Read more
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When we focus on a suffering victim, our empathy for others is dampened. We explore the moral psychology of the conflict in Israel and Gaza and the quest to save victims. Read more
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We explain how a seemingly charitable explanation for our opponent’s moral beliefs, the “sheeple” narrative, can spiral into hatred. Read more
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Why are we so divided if no one wants to be? Read more
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“In modern society, we strive to be the best. The best at sports, the best at learning, and the best at being good. It’s nice to make the world a better place, but striving for moral perfection—trying to win at morality—is a fool’s game.” Read more
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How being intellectually humble might make you more prejudiced. Read more
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We reconcile debates about the future of automation and explore how the rise of robots can help us recognize our common humanity. Read more
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Even as the world gets better, a quirk of our minds leads us to see harm and evil everywhere. Read more
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How social media can be an unexpected tool for bridging divides. Read more
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Real prejudice and a competition of victimhood. Read more
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“Everyone has enemies. Unless you’re a saint, chances are there is someone you hate. Maybe a co-worker who you trash-talk, or maybe your friend’s romantic partner who you smile at with dead eyes, or maybe a parent at daycare who you can’t stand. But why do you hate them? Perhaps their personality rubs you the wrong way. Maybe they’re mean to people you care about. Often, it’s something else. It’s because of negative meta-perceptions: you hate them because you think they hate you.” Read more
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