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A new study argues that the concept of a “tolerable life” is central to a fair energy transition, focusing on the physical discomfort people feel from temperature changes and the unequal responsibilities between different groups. This research is important because it shifts the debate from just technology and policy to the real, felt experiences of people, highlighting the social justice issues at the heart of climate action.
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Researchers present a new framework for understanding “social duties,” which are the moral obligations people feel towards others in their community or society. This model helps explain why people cooperate and follow social rules even when it’s not in their immediate personal interest, providing a foundation for studying social cohesion and policy design.
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A study finds that Islamist terrorist attacks can trigger negative stereotypes, but their impact on the job prospects of Middle Eastern men depends heavily on the discretion of individual managers. This reveals how large-scale political events interact with personal bias at the workplace level, creating uneven consequences for minority groups.
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