In our last post, we looked at the problem of altruistic morality, which frequently conflicts with our inborn, instinctive inclinations. This conflict causes us distress as we are subject to the uncompromising demands of two incompatible masters – animal instinct and herd morality. As the only animal that is psychologically divided against its own self, this conflict makes us sick, confused and unhappy. Let us see how these conflicting dynamics play out in a simple example. T