At a Gut Level—Literally—We Prefer To Take Responsibility for Our Fat(e)

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In popular stereotype, ours is a society in which people cultivate their sense of victimhood. And the fact is, there are clear incentives for doing so. If someone else is at fault for your woes, there’s a chance you can force him to make restitution. And, just as good, you needn’t reproach yourself for causing your own problems. Now that obesity is public-health enemy No. 1, one would expect to see people pointing their chubby fingers at any villain but themselves as its perpetrator.

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