Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • About

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
sapinker's profile
Steven Pinker
Steven Pinker
Steven Pinker
Verified account
@sapinker

Tweets

Steven PinkerVerified account

@sapinker

Cognitive scientist at Harvard.

Boston, MA
pinker.wjh.harvard.edu
Joined January 2010

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    Steven Pinker‏Verified account @sapinker 13 Jan 2017

    The Real Problem With Hypocrisyhttps://nyti.ms/2issy5V 

    9:51 AM - 13 Jan 2017
    • 119 Retweets
    • 193 Likes
    • John Leven Gustavo A Rincon Scientific Troy مصرية 🎃 κυνταλ ξηαττερσέ 🎃 Deborah Westbrooke Chris Steinsvold Raj Krishna Marc Portier
    18 replies 119 retweets 193 likes
      1. Gary Swergold‏ @gs314 13 Jan 2017
        Replying to @sapinker @nytimes

        good read. My spin: morality is a set of behavioral tendencies to keep society organized. Hypocrisy weakens this effect

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Howard Farkas‏ @healthpsych 13 Jan 2017
        Replying to @sapinker

        Hypocrisy undermines the ability of the group to identify and shun free-riders, which can undermine cohesion

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Christopher Savino‏ @IntrepidDemise 13 Jan 2017
        Replying to @sapinker

        TL;DR: People dislike hypocrisy because it creates an unjust situation. It is injustice that causes the strong emotional response.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. MAGAbotyourmom485‏ @Megadogyourmom4 13 Jan 2017
        Replying to @sapinker @Bendilin

        there used to be a section in one of the free London papers called, No Shit Sherlock, for "science" such as this

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Errick Cholewa‏ @euphoricerrick 13 Jan 2017
        Replying to @sapinker @nytimes

        you're better perceived if you outright lie than if you're being hypocritical. The events of 2016 are coming into focus.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Adrian Bowyer‏ @adrianbowyer 13 Jan 2017
        Replying to @sapinker

        What about anti-hypocrisy? That is people who act mean but are secretly generous etc.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      3. 1 more reply
      1. What a story Mark!‏ @the_adam_tm 13 Jan 2017
        Replying to @Bendilin @sapinker

        i would go one step further and say its not that they try to deal in higher currency, its that they try to devalue yours

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Deborah Westbrooke‏ @dwestbrooke 25 Jan 2017
        Replying to @sapinker

        We admire the honesty of the one who admits to not being perfect (not always practicing what she preaches)

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Chance Lacina‏ @chancecosm 13 Jan 2017
        Replying to @sapinker

        I agree. Merely being reducetarian while maintaining that it is wrong to eat meat is a good example of "acceptable" hypocrisy, IMO

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Tenebrae‏ @TenebraeAeterna 13 Jan 2017
        Replying to @sapinker

        Fascinating. I hear water is wet too! If this is considered weird and new information, I'm a little more worried about humanity.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. BatteryBabe1‏ @batterybabe1 13 Jan 2017
        Replying to @sapinker

        what if you are one who dislikes people who calls others hypocrits (IOW what's it mean to point the finger at someone)

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Asael Artulas‏ @AsaelArtulas 13 Jan 2017
        Replying to @sapinker

        The hypocrisy of NYT publishing an article on hypocrisy.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Xi Ding‏ @xidingart 13 Jan 2017
        Replying to @sapinker @nytimes

        seemed quite obvious.Hypercrits double cheat by cheating and telling others not to cheat, worse than other forms of cheat

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Richard Cullen‏ @NuKillerFriday 13 Jan 2017
        Replying to @sapinker

        Globe on the left is burning for 3 more frames. Not quite illustrating the concept. I'm probably not conceptualizing the main idea

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. AznivB‏ @AznivB 13 Jan 2017
        Replying to @sapinker @nytimes

        hypocrisy on a personal level vs hypocrisy applied to law government and people, that is dangerous

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Biotech Investor‏ @Biotchinvestor 13 Jan 2017
        Replying to @sapinker @nytimes

        Wow! The Fake News is now writing articles justifying their hypocrisy. You can't make this shit up.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info