Familiarity breeds contempt for moral failings
People judge members of their own circles more harshly than they judge individuals from other groups for the same transgressions, new Cornell research has found.
Stay updated with breaking news from Black Sheep Effect. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
People judge members of their own circles more harshly than they judge individuals from other groups for the same transgressions, new Cornell research has found.
As your trial date approaches, one lingering question inevitably moves to front of mind: What jurors do I want? Or, perhaps more accurate given the reality of the jury selection...
Liz Cheney has been a conservative GOP congressional policymaker since 2016. But when she turned against Donald Trump, GOP voters in Wyoming turned against her.
Liz Cheney has been a conservative GOP congressional policymaker since 2016. But when she turned against Donald Trump, GOP voters in Wyoming turned against her.
The Philosophers' Magazine What is the point of public discussion about moral issues? Most people would probably say it’s to spur moral improvement, highlight important causes, or change people’s minds. We doubt many would list among their favoured explanations that public moral discourse should promote the status or reputation of its contributors. It’s hard to imagine someone admitting that they use their protestations about injustice or lack of patriotism to impress other people. But if you take a close look at...