Chapter
Doing Good for Yourself and the World
37:42 - 43:48 (06:05)
The concept of choosing to allocate resources only to help oneself and one's own family is challenged by the idea of creating institutions that allow people to do good for others and the world, ultimately benefiting themselves.
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The capacity of human beings for immense damage and brutality to others is exemplified in modern-day genocide, but with the correct leadership and governance, these tendencies can be focused on more constructive, productive efforts and possibly be "civilized."
37:42 - 38:43 (01:01)
Summary
The capacity of human beings for immense damage and brutality to others is exemplified in modern-day genocide, but with the correct leadership and governance, these tendencies can be focused on more constructive, productive efforts and possibly be "civilized."
ChapterDoing Good for Yourself and the World
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The strength of institutions lies in their ability to encourage and protect individuals who want to do good in the world while also creating minimal laws that incentivize and penalize unethical behavior.
38:43 - 40:43 (01:59)
Summary
The strength of institutions lies in their ability to encourage and protect individuals who want to do good in the world while also creating minimal laws that incentivize and penalize unethical behavior. Institutions provide the means to do good for others, and in turn, do good for ourselves.
ChapterDoing Good for Yourself and the World
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The host discusses the willingness to pay exorbitant amounts to save the lives of our own family members, but not to invest in the healthcare of children in need, and the importance of valuing every human life equally.
40:43 - 43:48 (03:05)
Summary
The host discusses the willingness to pay exorbitant amounts to save the lives of our own family members, but not to invest in the healthcare of children in need, and the importance of valuing every human life equally.