👉 The "guilty fluid" is a term often used in discussions of social neuroscience and moral psychology, referring to a hypothetical neural mechanism that processes feelings of guilt. It's believed to be a specific brain region or network that activates when individuals experience guilt, reflecting the emotional and cognitive impact of having committed a wrongdoing. This fluid is thought to integrate information about the action, its consequences, and the individual's intentions, helping to generate feelings of remorse and motivate reparative behavior. While not yet fully understood or definitively identified, research suggests that the guilt fluid plays a crucial role in social behavior and moral decision-making.
