"Morality binds people into groups. It gives us tribalism, it gives us genocide, war, and politics. But it also gives us heroism, altruism, and sainthood."
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Jonathan Haidt is a prominent social psychologist and professor known for his insightful explorations into the intersection of morality, culture, and politics. Born on October 19, 1963, in New York City, Haidt earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and has since contributed significantly to the understanding of human behavior through his influential books, including "The Righteous Mind" and "The Happiness Hypothesis." His work challenges conventional views on morality and has sparked essential discussions on polarization in contemporary society, leaving a lasting legacy in social psychology and public discourse.
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"I think Republicans need to take income inequality more seriously. Not because I favor equality of outcomes. I do not. I think the Right is correct to stress merit and earned rewards, not handouts and forced equality. But I think what Republicans are blind to is that power corrupts."
Jonathan Haidt"Liberals tend to be much more concerned about business and corporations as the oppressors. They look to government as the solution. On the Right it's the opposite. They see business as good, as what generates wealth in society, and they see government as the oppressor, which makes it hard for especially small businesspeople."
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