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New research published in PNAS Nexus reveals a link between economic inequality and the tendency to view the world through a moral lens. The study, which analyzed Twitter data and surveyed people across 41 regions worldwide, suggests that as economic inequality grows, so does the emphasis on morality in daily life. This phenomenon may be a way for individuals to restore a sense of order and control in a society they perceive as increasingly chaotic. Economic inequality has been a growing concern worldwide, with many studies showing its adverse effects on social cohesion, trust, and cooperation…

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