Episode #230: Kurt Gray

In Episode #230, social psychologist Dr. Kurt Gray joins Osi to unpack the deep divide between liberals and conservatives, and why we so often feel outraged by those who see the world differently. They discuss how our biggest conflicts, whether political, personal, or cultural, stem from one simple question: who do we believe is being harmed?

A social psychologist and an award-winning researcher and teacher, Kurt Gray uses interdisciplinary methods to study our deepest held beliefs and how to bridge moral divides.

Dr. Gray is a Professor in Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he directs the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding. He is also an Adjunct Professor in Organizational Behavior at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC, where he teaches about organizational ethics and team processes. Dr. Gray received his PhD from Harvard University.