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“We humans have a dual nature—we are selfish primates who long to be a part of something larger and nobler than ourselves. We are 90 percent chimp and 10 percent bee. If you take that claim metaphorically, then the groupish and hivish things that people do will make a lot more sense. It’s almost as though there’s a switch in our heads that activates our hivish potential when conditions are just right.”

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Book:The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion
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The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion

This book delves into the cognitive and emotional processes that drive political and religious beliefs, analyzing how these beliefs can lead to division among individuals who share similar moral values. It investigates the psychological mechanisms that contribute to the formation of these beliefs and the ways in which they can be reconciled or understood across different perspectives. more

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Jonathan Haidt
Jonathan Haidt

Jonathan Haidt is an American psychologist known for his research in moral psychology and social psychology. His work focuses on moral judgment, political ideology, and religious beliefs. Haidt's book, 'The Righteous Mind,' explores the evolution of morality and ideology and how they shape human behavior and social structures. more

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