Thursday, November 6, 2008

Article: Well, Excuuuuuse Meee!

Why humans are so quick to take offense, and what that means for the presidential campaign. By Emily Yoffe

It is at the intersection between the urge for cooperation and desire for self-interest that we experience so much internal turmoil and external conflict. Observing how others handle this balance has a great deal to do with how we judge their trustworthiness and their fitness.

via Slate

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