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

The Michael Shermer Show

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Navigating Moral Complexities

This chapter explores the provocative relationship between siblings Julie and Mark, delving into societal taboos surrounding incest through the lens of moral judgments and human intuition. The discussion incorporates philosophical thought experiments, contrasting viewpoints on justice, and the impact of social and economic inequalities on perceptions of harm. Additionally, it examines how evolving political narratives and historical contexts shape public opinion and moral reasoning in contentious issues.

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