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"So when can it be good to make people feel bad about themselves, so that they will be good to others?"

Every Sunday morning, right?

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On the topic of Genovese, I recommend this Mind Hacks post.

I second Upandaway on the utility of shame. I think much of the modern denigration of shame comes from people signalling that their high-status exempts them from shame.

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