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#796 - Rob Kurzban - The Evolutionary Psychology Of Human Morality
Modern Wisdom
Morality as a Side-Choosing Mechanism
Morality functions as a mechanism for choosing sides in conflicts by persuading others that a specific action is wrong, thereby ensuring one's alignment with the majority. It is not inherently cooperative or anti-harm but serves to avoid being on the losing side of conflicts. This perspective highlights that even close relationships may prioritize calling out wrongful actions to maintain alignment with prevailing moral judgments.
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