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Morality is an adaptation for cooperation

Normal human morality is an adaptation shaped by natural selection to facilitate cooperation — it is about having traits and character that make you a good partner for cooperation — which is why intent matters: deliberate harm signals bad character while accidental harm does not, and writing off everyone who accidentally hurts you would destroy all relationships.

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Speaker

Jonathan Haidt

Evidence Quote

morality is about having traits that make you a good partner for cooperation

Source

137 - Safe SpaceMaking Sense with Sam Harris
Created: 6/14/2026, 2:37:34 AM

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