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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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Jonathan HaidtEvidence Quote
“morality is about having traits that make you a good partner for cooperation”
Created: 6/14/2026, 2:37:34 AM
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