The Psychology Podcast The Psychology of Outrage w/ Dr. Kurt Gray
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Nov 7, 2024 Dr. Kurt Gray, a psychology professor at UNC and author of "Outraged," explores the roots of societal divisions and the psychology behind moral indignation. He discusses how perceptions of harm and victimhood shape our moral judgments, emphasizing the role of group loyalty in navigating offense. The conversation highlights the power of personal narratives in fostering understanding between differing political perspectives. Gray offers insights into hope and humility as essential tools for bridging divides and promoting empathy in a polarized world.
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Righteous Indignation
- Each person believes in their righteousness and good intentions.
- Disagreement arises when others hold different beliefs, leading to indignation and outrage.
Competitive Victimhood
- People struggle to acknowledge multiple victims in a conflict.
- They tend to view victimhood as a binary, with one side as the pure victim and the other as the perpetrator.
Harm-Based Morality
- All moral disagreements stem from competing perceptions of harm.
- People get outraged when others deny their views on suffering and victimhood.
