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The Politics of Morality
Mario Peshev
February 20, 2024
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3 Ideas For Better Habits
The Politics of Morality
Social psychologist, Jonathan Haiddt, on moral reasoning.
"Our moral thinking is much more like a politician searching for votes than a scientist searching for truth."
Source: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion
Overcoming Biases for Better Discourse
Inventor and author, Milan Kordestani, on civil communication.
"By overcoming biases - be it through a closer and more honest examination of ourselves, deeper self-knowledge, an understanding of the patterns of thoughts and behaviors we experience, or any other method - we can undo these mental blocks and reignite a passion for honest, genuine, and will-intentioned discourse."
Source: I'm Just Saying: The Art of Civil Discourse: A Guide to Maintaining Courteous Communication in an Increasingly Divided World
The Interplay of Perception and Desire
Harvard psychologist, Daniel Gilbert, on how the brain influences our perception.
"Our brain accepts what the eyes see and our eye looks for whatever our brain wants."
Source: Stumbling on Happiness
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