Humanities

On how religions could accidentally incite lies and violence: folktales as a cultural transmitter

Q. Vuong, M. Ho, et al.

Explore the intricate world of Vietnamese folktales where folklore clashes with human behavior! This study by Quan-Hoang Vuong and colleagues employs advanced modeling techniques to uncover how cultural teachings intertwine with deviant actions like lying and violence, yielding surprising insights into morality and storytelling. Discover how religious contexts can transform negative outcomes into unexpected positivity!