Explaining Liberals to Conservatives, and Vice-Versa
Psychologist Jonathan Haidt can tell you why you feel so righteous about your politics, but will you listen?
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Moral Values
16 posts
Taste Buds Reflect Feelings of Moral Disgust
New research finds moral disgust can elicit a physical reaction, changing our evaluation of a beverage.
Cleanliness Cues Activate Conservative Attitudes
New research finds subtle reminders of cleanliness seem to shift people to the political right.
Puritan Values Still Resonate in Today’s USA
A new study finds the value system of the early colonists, which links hard work, conservative sexual behavior and spiritual salvation, still has a hold on Americans’ psyches.
Cleanliness is Next to Self-Righteousness
Hand washing may help us emotionally disconnect from past decisions. But it may also increase feelings of moral superiority.
Five Words In and You’ve Decided
New research suggests our brains react almost instantaneously to statements that challenge our moral values.