David Pizarro: The strange politics of disgust

The video explores the emotion of disgust, initially as a protective mechanism against poison, and its broader influence on moral and political beliefs. Disgust is shown to be easily elicited and can affect social perceptions and political orientations, often correlating with conservatism. Historical and experimental evidence is presented to demonstrate how disgust sensitivity can shape attitudes towards social groups and moral issues. The video concludes by questioning the appropriateness of disgust's influence on moral and political judgments.

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