What Are We Really Fighting Over? Understanding Outrage Through Moral Psychology
The Michael Shermer Show
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The Evolution of Emotions and Social Trust
This chapter investigates the origins and implications of human emotions such as guilt, jealousy, and anger, focusing on their significance in shaping social behavior and moral norms. It highlights the complexities of cooperation and moral psychology in the context of both ancestral and modern societies, examining how emotions influence group dynamics and responses to injustice. The discussion provides insights into the role of anger and retribution, contrasting community approaches to social conflict with the challenges posed by ineffective formal justice systems.
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