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·August 25, 2023·6 min read

Mindfulness and Morality: A Study on Injustice Awareness

Researchers studied the relationship between mindfulness and people's reactions to injustice. They aimed to understand whether mindfulness might make people less responsive to perceived unfair treatment of others.

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·August 12, 2019·4 min read

Individuals are swayed by their peers, leading to more severe punishments

Peer 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.

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·October 23, 2018·5 min read

Schadenfreude Sheds Light on Darker Side of Humanity

Researchers say dehumanization seems to be at the core of schadenfreude, the sense of pleasure at other peoples' misfortune.

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·April 24, 2018·8 min read

Predicting 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.

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·February 19, 2018·3 min read

How the Brain Responds to Injustice

A new study implicates oxytocin in corrective punishment that helps maintain fairness.

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·August 5, 2017·4 min read

If 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.