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The Big Idea: Outrage and moral conscience

Outrage and Moral Conscience

26/05/2018 GMT

Outrage and moral conscience

BBC World Service - The Big Idea, Outrage and moral conscience

Why is there so much outrage on social media?

Why is there so much outrage on social media?  And what does this have to do with our moral conscience?

Why is there so much outrage on social media?  And what does this have to do with our moral conscience?  Molly Crockett is a neuroscientist who runs her own lab at Yale University.  She believes that concern about reputation may explain both the operation of our conscience and our frequent expressions of indignation. 

Presented by David Edmonds

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