The conflicts in modern society
Life in modern society is full of dilemmas which have serious implications for public welfare. Mark Van Vugt argues that a multi-disciplinary approach involving psychologists is the only way to tackle them successfully.
EVERY citizen enjoys the benefits of
public services, such as hospitals,
libraries and the police, but most
will be reluctant to pay extra taxes to
maintain them. Car drivers generally
support the government’s plans to promote
public transportation. Yet, how
many drivers are prepared voluntarily to
give up driving their car? As a third
example, everyone perceives the need for
cutting down water demands during a
drought, but at the same time it is very
tempting for each individual household
to sprinkle its garden.
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