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Sure, I'm Offended— I'm Human!

People are extra sensitive these days, and science knows why

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 18, 2008 7:30 PM CDT

(Newser) – From Larry David to John McCain, we’re all getting a little touchy these days, writes Emily Yoffe in Slate: “People are like tuning forks, ready to vibrate with indignation.” While economists argue humans are rational, “it seems we live in a...   Read full story »

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