FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 12, 2019·4 min readIndividuals are swayed by their peers, leading to more severe punishmentsPeer pressure can shift an individual's punitive preference across a variety of contexts. Groups induce conformity by forcing less caution and more impulsivity in individuals, and by amplifying the value of punishment.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 23, 2018·5 min readSchadenfreude Sheds Light on Darker Side of HumanityResearchers say dehumanization seems to be at the core of schadenfreude, the sense of pleasure at other peoples' misfortune.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 24, 2018·8 min readPredicting Justice: What if Artificial Intelligence Entered the Courthouse?A new article looks at how artificial intelligence can help in dispute resolution cases and considers the future of AI in the legal system.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 19, 2018·3 min readHow the Brain Responds to InjusticeA new study implicates oxytocin in corrective punishment that helps maintain fairness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeurosciencePsychology·August 5, 2017·4 min readIf a Brain Can Be Caught Lying, Should We Admit That Evidence to Court?As technology is improving and becoming more accurate at deciphering whether a person is lying or telling the truth, researchers debate whether such technology should be used in legal cases.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 1, 2015·3 min readInfants’ Moral Development Affected by Parents’ Views on JusticeA new study reports parental views on justice have an impact on the moral development of their infants.Read More
