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·August 18, 2017·6 min read

Communicating in a Foreign Language Takes Emotion Out of Decision-Making

Making a moral decision phrased in a non-native language makes people more utilitarian, researchers report. When faced with a moral dilemma phrased in a foreign language, people were more inclined to act toward a common good and express an emotional distance. Read More

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·August 6, 2017·3 min read

Study Examines Tolerance of Political Lies for Shared Views

According to researchers, people tend to be more lenient towards politicians' lies when they believe a specific political stance is morally correct. Researchers suggest supporters perceive the lies to be a necessary means to achieve a higher moral end. Read More

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·July 26, 2017·5 min read

Studies Help Understand Why Some People Are So Sure They’re Right

Higher levels of critical thinking is associated with lower levels of dogmatism in both the religious and non-religious. Those who are most dogmatic are less likely to be able to look at issues from the perspective of others, a new study reports. Read More

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·June 12, 2017·4 min read

Mind Changing Can Be Risky

Leaders who use moral arguments over pragmatic ones as a basis of their position, but later change their minds, may be judged more harshly, a new study reports. Read More

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·May 16, 2017·4 min read

Current ‘Moral Enhancement’ Technologies Are Neither Feasible Nor Wise

A new study assesses existing research into 'moral enhancement' technologies and reports that current methods are neither wise nor feasible. Read More

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·May 3, 2017·4 min read

Judging Moral Character: A Matter of Principle, Not Good Deeds

According to researchers, we evaluate the moral character of other based upon their principles and honesty, not just by their good (or bad) deeds. Read More