Why Collaboration Is the Right Thing to Do

Morality should bring us together, not apart

Morality should bring us together, not apart

The secret to collaboration by Randy Fath on Unsplash

“Humans are a very tribal species. We are quick to divide into us and them.” — Oliver Curry

Morality is social glue — it can bring us together or get us stuck.

We usually talk in terms of what’s right and what’s wrong when we think about morality. Being a good person is the right thing to do.

So, why are good people divided by moral choices?

The question of whether morality is universal or relative is as old as humanity. Take religion or politics, for example — they are supposed to make us better persons, yet they tear us apart. Our moral choices augment our differences instead of highlighting our commonalities.

But, what if we stop asking who’s right and who’s wrong? And focus on what we want to accomplish instead. Morality can become the secret ingredient for successful cooperation.

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