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Morals on the scales

Does our morality have roots in an economic phenomenon?

Imagine you’re back in elementary school. It’s the birthday of one of the kids in your class — the kid who has been pestering your little brother for weeks. The bully in question approaches your desk with a bag of candy from which everyone can grab a couple of sweets in celebration of the happy event. They are your favourite kind, but…