Morality is commonly held up as the pinnacle of goodness but can also be a source of significant problems, interfering with societal functioning and progress. We review the literature regarding how morality diverges from nonmoral attitudes, biases our cognitive processing, and the ways in which it can lead to negative interpersonal and intergroup consequences. To illustrate the negative implications of morality, we detail two specific examples of how moral convictions impair societal progress: the rejection of science and technology, and political polarization in the United States. Specifically, we discuss how moral convictions can cause individuals to challenge scientific facts (e.g., evolution), oppose technologies that can improve health and well-being (e.g., vaccinations and GMO foods), and fuel political polarization and segregation. We conclude this review by suggesting strategies for policy makers and individuals to help overcome the problems morality can cause.

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道德问题：阻碍进步和分歧加剧

道德通常被认为是善良的顶峰，但也可能成为严重问题的根源，干扰社会功能和进步。我们回顾了有关道德与非道德态度的差异，偏见我们的认知过程以及其可能导致负面的人际和群体间后果的方式的文献。为了说明道德的负面影响，我们详述了两个关于道德信念如何损害社会进步的具体例子：拒绝科学和技术以及美国的政治分化。具体来说，我们讨论道德信念如何导致个人挑战科学事实（例如进化），反对可以改善健康和福祉的技术（例如疫苗和转基因食品），以及助长政治两极分化和种族隔离。