Where Do Your Morals Actually Come From? Dr. Melvyn Lurie on the Psychology and Genetics Behind Your Moral Compass

Most people inherit their sense of right and wrong without ever examining where it came from. Dr. Melvyn Lurie has spent years studying exactly that question, and what he has found sits at a genuinely surprising intersection of genetics, psychology, and human development. He joins Stacey Chillemi to explore the origins of morality, why some moral instincts appear to be hardwired into us from birth while others are shaped by the rules, relationships, and cultures we grow up inside, and what the eternal tension between good and evil actually reveals about the architecture of the human mind. What he shares about how genetics play a role in moral development that most people never consider, why understanding where your moral compass came from changes how you navigate ethical decisions, and what drives the deep human need to distinguish right from wrong will give you a richer and more honest picture of one of the most fundamental aspects of being human. You did not choose your first moral instincts. This episode helps you understand them. Please tune in to expand your understanding of the foundations of our moral code, and click here to visit Melvyn Lurie's website for more insights: Become a supporter of this podcast: . Follow The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi for weekly episodes on mindset, wellness, spirituality, and business growth—without burnout. Newsletter & resources: https://substack.com/@staceychillemi Watch & connect: • • Be a guest/sponsor: [email protected] • or Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical, mental-health, or legal advice. © The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices