To: From: Jeffrey E. Sent Wed 3/16/2016 6:51:12 PM Subject Re: FYI, Recent Nature paper & NYT Piece on Why Moral Outrage is often Disproportionate yes 12 oclock/? On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 2:39 PM, wrote: Jeff, Are you still planning on being around tomorrow? Should I set aside a specific time to chat? On Feb 27, 2016, at 10:30 AM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote: see you on the 17th On Sat, Feb 27, 2016 at 9:55 AM, a wrote: Jeff, I thought you may be interested in this recent nature publication of ours, or our corresponding write up in the nytimes: https://www.dropbox.com/s/sz8c4uju5uk356w/Jordan%20et%20a1%20%28in%20press% 29%20Naturc.pdf?d1=0 http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/28/opinion/sund: y/whats-the-point-of-moral- outrage.html?smid=tw-nytopinion&smtyp=cur& r=0 The basic idea is that moral outrage is often, subconsciously at least, motivated by trying to signal ones own values. And this motivation won't be sensitive to whether the transgression was intended or whether punishment is proportionate or good for the cause. Happy to discuss next time we meet, if you are interested. please note EFTA_R1_00598729 EFTA02056496