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What Are We Really Fighting Over? Understanding Outrage Through Moral Psychology - The Michael Shermer Show

What Are We Really Fighting Over? Understanding Outrage Through Moral Psychology - The Michael Shermer Show

Update: 2025-01-14
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In this episode, Kurt Gray offers a groundbreaking perspective on the moral mind, challenging the assumption that liberals and conservatives have radically different moral foundations.

Drawing on the latest science, he reveals that everyone’s moral judgments stem from feelings of vulnerability to harm. We all care about protecting ourselves and others, but conflict arises when we perceive harm differently. Gray explores how moral outrage is triggered when we disagree about who the “real” victim is, whether in political debates, personal conflicts, or even everyday situations.

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What Are We Really Fighting Over? Understanding Outrage Through Moral Psychology - The Michael Shermer Show

What Are We Really Fighting Over? Understanding Outrage Through Moral Psychology - The Michael Shermer Show