Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Thinking about science? You're a better person for it!


Funny. I always thought that science could be perceived as a moral pursuit. Or to put it another way, what's so funny about truth, impartiality and logic? And now here comes a study via Scientific American to bolster that belief:
The researchers found consistent results. Simply being primed with science-related thoughts increased: 
a) adherence to moral norms 
b) real-life future altruistic intentions 
c) altruistic behavior towards an anonymous other. 
The conceptual association between science and morality appears strong.

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