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If you get something for nothing, part of you may be pleased, but part of you moves your hand to give something back.

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Jonathan Haidt
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: October 19
Psychologist
University Teacher
Writer
New York City
New York
Jonathan David Haidt
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