Blame is easy. Reflexive, even. And there's a reason for that. It's a self-protective instinct. When something goes wrong, ...

When you hate, you generate a reciprocal hate. When individuals hate each other, the harm is finite; but when great groups of nations hate each other, the harm may be infinite and absolute. Do not ...

Pointing the finger helps us dodge that pain and preserve our sense of self—at least in the short term. Neuroscience backs this up: Blame activates the brain's threat response. The amygdala ...