Kurt Gray on Moving Beyond Moral Outrage

In this episode of the Pluralist Points podcast, Ben Klutsey, the executive director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, speaks with Kurt Gray, a psychology and neuroscience professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, about our moral understanding and how we react to perceived threats. They discuss why a “protection” narrative is better than a “destruction” one, the pros and cons of moral outrage, why stories matter more than facts in political disagreements, and much more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video.  Recorded January 9, 2025 Other ways to connect Follow Discourse Magazine on X Follow Ben on X Follow Kurt on X Follow Ben on LinkedIn Read more by Discourse Magazine. Learn more about the Mercatus Center. Music Copyright Code: QSHX8CE2OGOJIZGV