In 'Outraged', Kurt Gray explores the roots of moral disagreements that fuel political and social conflicts. Drawing from personal experiences, he posits that moral outrage is often a reflexive response to perceived threats against vulnerable individuals. Gray proposes that by recognizing that opposing viewpoints seek to protect different groups, we can find common ground. He advocates for open dialogue focused on shared moral impulses, suggesting that understanding each other's fears can facilitate empathy and reduce polarization in society, ultimately leading to a more sympathetic discourse.
Gray argues that our moral reflexes reveal an innate motivation to protect ourselves and others from harm, even when outrage appears aggressive.
Gray’s pragmatic solution to polarization is to share perspectives on who is being harmed and listen to others' fears to foster sympathy.
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