What Rob Kurzban has said about Moral condemnation
2 quotes · 1 episode · Oct 29, 2026
Rob Kurzban, American evolutionary psychologist and author of All the Feels, has been quoted on Moral condemnation 2 times in 1 episode of Modern Wisdom, most recently on October 29, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Kurzban considers the appetite for moral attacks, amplified by social platforms, among the most toxic features of modern life.
“that's one of the most toxic, unpleasant aspects of the modern world is that, yeah, no matter what platform you go on”
Modern Wisdom: 35 Emotions Explained By Evolutionary Psychology - Rob Kurzban - #1169 (Oct 29, 2026) · Listen from 1:06:55
Kurzban believes suppressing research on touchy topics is harmful to society.
“I do genuinely believe that kind of suppressing people's study of these things that we don't like, I think that's a very bad thing for society to do”
Modern Wisdom: 35 Emotions Explained By Evolutionary Psychology - Rob Kurzban - #1169 (Oct 29, 2026) · Listen from 1:24:48
Episodes
35 Emotions Explained By Evolutionary Psychology - Rob Kurzban - #1169Modern Wisdom · Oct 29, 2026 · 2 h 28 min
Chris Williamson and evolutionary psychologist Rob Kurzban explain dozens of emotions, from itchiness and disgust to envy, depression, and gratitude, through evolutionary function.
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