# Speaking in a second language may shift your moral compass—but it can't overpower it

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- Published: 2026-11-04T17:00:17+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-11-language-shift-moral-compass-overpower.html
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In today's interconnected world, millions of people move between two or more languages every day. They may negotiate at work in one language, speak with family in another and follow news, entertainment and social media across several others.

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