The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion
The evolutionary psychology of morality and political division
"Morality binds and blinds."
— Jonathan Haidt
My Review
Haidt's moral foundations theory explains why humans form tribes and how moral intuitions evolved. Understanding these foundations is essential for organizational culture and stakeholder communication.
Why It Matters
Organizations are moral communities. Understanding how moral intuitions form and differ is essential for culture and communication.
Key Ideas
- Moral intuitions come first, reasoning follows
- Six moral foundations shape political orientation
- Humans are groupish - we evolved for tribal loyalty
- Understanding different moral matrices enables communication
How It Connects to This Framework
The communication and signaling concepts in Book 5 and organizational culture throughout.
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