On developing a moralistic society:

“…all societies must resolve a small set of questions about … how to balance the needs of individuals & groups …

Paul Haidt, The Righteous Mind

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"Most societies have chosen a SOCIOCENTRIC answer, placing the needs of groups and institutions first & subordinating the needs of individuals.

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"In contrast, the INDIVIDULALISTIC answer places individuals at the center & makes society a servant of the individual.

Haidt, 3/x
"The SOCIOCENTRIC answer dominated most of the ancient world, but the INDIVIDUALISTIC answer became a powerful rival during the Enlightenment. Individual rights (thus) expanded rapidly (and) consumer culture spread… "

Haidt, 4/4
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