Browsing Tag
Morality
31 posts
Identity Is Lost Without A Moral Compass
Research on neurodegenerative diseases suggests that, more than anything else, moral traits like kindness and integrity define who we are.
Why Aren’t Ethics and Morality Considered Relevant in Debates Over Wildlife Culls?
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of killing thousands of cormorants without even considering the ethics.
Hacking Our Moral Compass
Neurostimulation techniques could change how we feel about ethical dilemmas.
The Leader of the Pack
Stories about athletes with flawed character are endless, but what about those who exceed our expectations?
Thank God for Risky Behavior
New research finds thoughts of the almighty increase our propensity to take chances, unless morality is involved.
Morality Can Trump Tribalism
Encouraging research points to a way to decouple loyalty to one’s own tribe with disdain for outsiders.
Americans Intuitively Judge Atheists as Immoral
New research finds a link between disbelief and unethical behavior is strongly lodged in Americans’ minds.
Poor People Judge Harm-Doers More Harshly
New research suggests this reflects their greater vulnerability to people who commit injurious actions.