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Why you must be logical and scientific to be a good person
https://bigthink.com/mini-philosophy/why...od-person/
INTRO: Being “scientistic” is different from being a scientist. A scientist is just someone who does science, but to behave scientistically is to believe that science is the only way of knowing or even living. Big Think spoke with philosopher and biologist Massimo Pigliucci about how scientism accurately describes the world but falls short as a complete guide for living — an area where ethics and philosophy are essential. We need ethical principles, logical reasoning, and scientific literacy to make sound moral decisions and lead a flourishing life. (MORE - details)
Narcissists more likely to feel ostracized
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1073809
INTRO: Narcissists feel ostracized more frequently than their less self-absorbed peers, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. This may stem not only from being shunned due to their personalities but from a tendency to misinterpret ambiguous social signals as exclusion.
“Feeling ostracized is a subjective experience based on the perception of social cues by the individual. Some may be intentionally ostracized, while others may merely believe they are being excluded when that’s not the case,” said lead author Christiane Büttner, PhD, of the University of Basel. “Our findings suggest that individuals with higher levels of narcissism are more sensitive to exclusion cues, leading them to perceive ostracism more frequently.”
The research was published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology... (MORE - details, no ads)
https://bigthink.com/mini-philosophy/why...od-person/
INTRO: Being “scientistic” is different from being a scientist. A scientist is just someone who does science, but to behave scientistically is to believe that science is the only way of knowing or even living. Big Think spoke with philosopher and biologist Massimo Pigliucci about how scientism accurately describes the world but falls short as a complete guide for living — an area where ethics and philosophy are essential. We need ethical principles, logical reasoning, and scientific literacy to make sound moral decisions and lead a flourishing life. (MORE - details)
Narcissists more likely to feel ostracized
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1073809
INTRO: Narcissists feel ostracized more frequently than their less self-absorbed peers, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. This may stem not only from being shunned due to their personalities but from a tendency to misinterpret ambiguous social signals as exclusion.
“Feeling ostracized is a subjective experience based on the perception of social cues by the individual. Some may be intentionally ostracized, while others may merely believe they are being excluded when that’s not the case,” said lead author Christiane Büttner, PhD, of the University of Basel. “Our findings suggest that individuals with higher levels of narcissism are more sensitive to exclusion cues, leading them to perceive ostracism more frequently.”
The research was published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology... (MORE - details, no ads)