The role of cognitive bias in shaping our morality seems to be missing from this discussion. It is sort of covered by 'false beliefs'. But it is cognitive biases that make us so susceptible to false beliefs. I have been pretty fascinated by how cognitive biases evolved in humanity, right along with morality. Cognitive bias can cause us to completely violate our morality while firmly believing that our morality is completely not compromised. Even if the compromise is pointed out to us, we frequently still can't see it. Entire societies are probably operating under the influence of cognitive bias all the time. But some truly toxic cognitive biases sweep through societies from time to time with atrocious results.
But for what possible reason did we evolve cognitive biases? They must help humanity to survive more than harm it. I guess 'morality' helps us cooperate, and cognitive bias maintains competitive tension between possibly competitive social groups. It allows us to cast aside our morality without feeling that we've compromised our morality. Very useful. Very dangerous.
But for what possible reason did we evolve cognitive biases? They must help humanity to survive more than harm it. I guess 'morality' helps us cooperate, and cognitive bias maintains competitive tension between possibly competitive social groups. It allows us to cast aside our morality without feeling that we've compromised our morality. Very useful. Very dangerous.
We do not inherit the world from our parents. We borrow it from our children.
