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This episode explores how our innate moral intuitions, while essential for group cohesion, often become the very source of conflict between groups, and offers a path to transcend tribal instincts for broader cooperation.
“This episode explores how our innate moral intuitions, while essential for group cohesion, often become the very source of conflict between groups, and offers a path to transcend tribal instincts for broader cooperation.”
— Joshua Greene, Moral Tribes
Moral psychology, intergroup conflict, ethical reasoning
If you've ever felt frustrated by intractable disagreements, this can help you understand why our deepest convictions often lead to conflict, and how to bridge those divides.
Joshua Greene, a Harvard neuroscientist and philosopher, brings a unique blend of cognitive science and ethical theory to explain the evolutionary roots of our moral dilemmas.