Spotlight Richard Kyte: A steady diet of horror is bad for society By Richard Kyte The Ethical Life Oct 27, 2022 Oct 27, 2022 Updated May 17, 2023 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Richard Kyte is the director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin. His new book, “Finding Your Third Place: Building Happier Communities (and Making Great Friends Along the Way)," is available from Fulcrum Books. He also cohosts "The Ethical Life" podcast. kAm(9J 5@ D@ >2?J A6@A=6 :?D:DE @? 6I2886C2E:?8 E96 325 E9:?8D :? @FC D@4:6EJ 2?5 5:D>:DD:?8 E96 8@@5 E9:?8Dnk^AmkAmp 72E96C H:E9 EH@ J@F?8 49:=5C6? E@=5 >6 9:D D@? 5:5?’E H2?E E@ 8@ @FED:56 E@ C:56 9:D 3:<6] (96? 2D<65 H9J[ E96 3@J D2:5 96 962C5 @? %' E92E E96 8@G6C?@C 925 C6=62D65 2== E96 4C:>:?2=D 7C@> AC:D@?] %96? 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E92E DEF5J :D 46CE2:?=J F?=2H7F=[ E92E :D E@ D2J[ ?@E 367:EE:?8 E96 9F>2? >:?5]”k^Am Richard Kyte is director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wis., and co-host of "The Ethical Life" podcast. 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story What is so appealing about true-crime shows? | The Ethical Life Podcast 🎧 The hosts discuss why this genre is so poplar and why such disturbing stories have such a strong appeal. Watch Now: Related Video Six Flags closes 9 roller coasters after man dies in reported fall in Georgia Musk Spends $276 Million To Help Republicans Retain Control Of Congress. Musk Spends $276 Million To Help Republicans Retain Control Of Congress. 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