Humans, First Decide with Intuitions and Then Make up a Logical Reason to Justifies it
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This function helps us to React Fast against Dangers. It came from evolution.
[Example] elephant and Rider
the helpful metaphor of the rider and the elephant. The Rider is a conscious Mind with a Rational Function. the elephant is “Genetic inclination”, “Internal Presuppositions”, “Subconscious motives”
needless to say, the elephant is likely bigger and more powerful.
As the rider responds to the elephant, our reasoning process has become well-adjusted.
“We are emotional actors! We are highly intuitive beings who act first and justify later. Our beliefs, convictions, and values are far less “rational” than we imagine.”
[example] Government Press secretary
the Government plays the elephant and the secretary plays the rider. Government Says Right or Lies. but the secretary should Defense it because it’s his/her job. they must find a way to defend the government against his decision’s consequences.
“Moral Principles” is 6 Parameters
[Statement] different Groups with different values in these principles
1. Sanctity/degradation
Some things are sacred and should not be defiled like your body. It’s not just a slab of meat
2. Authority/subversion
Respect authority, do not subvert it or deny it.
3. Loyalty/betrayal
Be loyal to your in-group.
4. Fairness/Cheat
never cheat in any place or state, whether is large and beneficial or small and nonprofitable.
5. Liberty
6. Care/harm
We should care about other people, especially weak ones, and don’t let them be harmed.
Humans, Tend to Live in a Group, So Do Everything
in addition to selfishness, people tend to take part in a group. Groups are gathered around a core reason (Religion, morals, government, politics, …) and you as a member should try for the sake of the group. according to better groups will survive people who try to survive.
references
- The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion, Book by Jonathan Haidt
- BPlus Podcast
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