Kurt Gray, a doctorial student in psychology at Harvard, has just completed in April a study on the effects of moral actions and standing on strength of body and mind.
In one part, people were asked to either donate $1 to charity or spend it and then hold a 5lb bag; those who donated were able to hold the bag on average 10 seconds longer.
Similar results were found in people asked to perform or think on evil acts.
“People perceive those who do good and evil to have more efficacy, more willpower, and less sensitivity to discomfort. “By perceiving themselves as good or evil, people embody these perceptions, actually becoming more capable of physical endurance.”My thoughts: I think that people gain the inner fortitude from, in part, being part of something bigger than themselves. Good and evil are ties that bind them to others everywhere, and that connection can give strength.
Any thoughts?
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