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What Are We Really Fighting Over? Understanding Outrage Through Moral Psychology

The Michael Shermer Show

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Cultural Clashes and Emotional Chaos

This chapter explores the stark cultural differences between the North and South in the U.S., especially in their reactions to insults and disputes shaped by historical contexts like agriculture. It delves into complex emotions such as jealousy and betrayal, examining their roles in human relationships and extreme behaviors like intimate partner homicides. The discussion intertwines game theory and moral psychology, shedding light on the irrationality of emotional responses and the underlying moral constraints that influence human actions.

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