Right now, the FBI is trying to track down the shooter who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk. While authorities in Utah work to uncover a motive, they are calling this a targeted attack. An attack against a prominent political figure on an American college campus.This heinous attack comes against the backdrop of a nation, folks, that's reeling from a spike in political violence. In a new column for uh MSNBC. com, Simone writes, quote, "Democracy cannot function under fear. The constitutional promise ...

Core Argument - Stories act as a mirror, reflecting our moral judgment processes and revealing insights about ourselves [35][36] - Character morality is a significant predictor of story and character liking [12][13] - Moral judgments are often based on emotional responses rather than careful deliberation [14][15] Moral Foundations Theory - Moral foundations theory posits five domains of morality: care, fairness, loyalty, authority, and purity [15] - Characters can exhibit varying degrees of these moral foundations, influencing audience perception [16] Character Interdependence - Character liking is often determined by comparing characters within a story, rather than objective morality [22][23] - Antagonists can influence the perceived morality of protagonists, as seen in "Breaking Bad" [24][25][26][27] Real-World Applications - Contextually dependent morality is observed in sports, where rivalries influence moral alignment [28][29][30] - Interpersonal relationships, such as friendships after a breakup, also demonstrate contextually dependent morality [30][31] - Conflicts between liked characters, like in "Captain America: Civil War," force audiences to choose sides based on perceived morality [31][32][33]

I want you to think about this question. Is it ever justifiable to break the law for a greater good. Hopefully, you've never had to think of an issue like this before.But if we explore these questions, they lead us in a number of interesting directions. We humans from the beginning of time have been a mixture of the good and the bad. Me want your cave. Me hit you with rock and take your cave.Now mom's cave. This is just how we are made. You can watch any 2-year-old with a new toy for proof of this.You have ...

This week, Americans mark 249 years since a group of colonists outraged by a distant government's abuse of power declared their intention to form a new nation. One founded on liberty, equality, and the radical idea at the time that governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed. We celebrate July 4th with fireworks and flags. But the deeper meaning of this day, of this remarkable experiment, is not about triumph. It's about aspiration. The Declaration of Independence certainly did not give ...

Core Argument - Morality is a compass for navigating life, balancing objective truths with adaptability [3][6] - Evil stems from a disconnect from empathy and understanding, thriving in isolation fueled by rigid belief systems [10][11] - Science and spirituality are complementary, with science explaining "how" and spirituality addressing "why" [14][15] - Reconciling individual truths with a collective moral code is essential to overcome chaos and evil [27] Science and Spirituality - Science and religion can work together, as exemplified by the Big Bang theory theorized by a Catholic priest [17][18] - The placebo effect demonstrates the mind-body connection, highlighting the role of belief in healing [21][22] - Belief, whether in religion, medicine, or oneself, can lead to real physiological benefits [25] Truth and Morality - Morality is a living dialogue, not static or absolute, connecting science's understanding with spirituality's search for meaning [29] - Determining right and wrong is multifactorial, influenced by environment, spirituality, and science [30] - The purpose of morality is to illuminate the journey and ensure collective progress despite differences [30]