RE: Psychology Addict # 49 | Where do Human’s Moral Convictions Come From? - A Psychological Overview
I have missed this voice! The most hearty welcome back!
As I read this piece, I kept thinking of the extremes, of people who engage in horrible acts--death camps, killing fields. And the other extreme, people who volunteer to tend the wounded in war zones, or Ebola patients in the midst of an epidemic.
Is there a little bit of each extreme in all of us? I remember one of your earlier essays where you refer to the Salem Witch Trials, and jealousy, which seems to grow out of the innate tendency to compare.
We are complicated creatures, aren't we?
I can see the adaptive utility in innate altruism--a sense of fair play. Humans are social, and this quality enhances the survival of the group. On the other hand, competition, the desire to prevail, enhances the survival of the individual (and indirectly, the group).
The reality is that we are born with both selfish and competitive, as well as cooperative and fair predispositions, which have all proved to be adaptive during the challenges of our species’ evolutionary past.
And there you have it, with characteristic @abigail-dantes eloquence. Much food for thought. Questions answered and questions raised. A stimulating discussion. Looking forward to reading some of the references cited in your article.
Hope you have been well, Abigail. That is paramount. Enjoy the time with your family. That is next to paramount.
With appreciation, and affection,
Your friend from across the continents, AG
@agmoore ❤ 😊
Yep, we are complicated (and fascinating)!
And here you are inspiring me once again. This time, to write yet another post (specifically because of this question: Is there a little bit of each extreme in all of us?). Which I believe would be more appropriate to be shared before the self-harm one (considering it would be a good follow-up to the morality topic). Like this, and I hope you don't mind, I am going to address your reflections only in my next publication. I feel a really bit naughty right now :D
I have been well my dear, thank you for asking. The past months were challenging indeed, but also incredibly rewarding. I am very much looking forward to my summer holiday with my family. Thank you for your thoughtful wishes :)
I hope you had a nice time pet-sitting yesterday. Animals are a beautiful source of joy.
Ps: I was equally happy and impressed by you recalling my post about envy!
Lots of love from sunny, breezy Portugal.
I wish you and all your loved ones a wonderful, peaceful weekend!
Thank you for those generous words! 😇
I love the pets, and they return the sentiment. Great bargain there 🙂
When planning a blog, I often stray from my original intention. Usually a question arises that I want answered. These are more fun to write and usually more engaging for the reader. Better when we follow our interests. Both blogs are going to hit it out of the ball park, whenever you do publish them.
Have fun, in sunny, breezy Portugal.❤
Love,
AG