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Finding Objective Morality
1:02:50 - 1:18:25 (15:35)
The best hope for finding objective morality is to think about how progressive changes happened in the past and the psychological and cultural mechanisms behind them to bring about future positive changes while preserving the expansion of liberty and freedom for all genders to occupy any social or economic roles.
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The speaker discusses the historical importance of religion for people's sense of belonging and purpose, but notes that some major denominations have been responsible for exploiting and abusing their members.
1:02:50 - 1:06:15 (03:25)
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The speaker discusses the historical importance of religion for people's sense of belonging and purpose, but notes that some major denominations have been responsible for exploiting and abusing their members. The speaker reflects on the role and current position of religion in the modern world and its impact on individual happiness and group cohesion.
ChapterFinding Objective Morality
Episode#573 - Dr Victor Kumar - How Did Human Morality Evolve?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The stronger the narrative and beliefs around a practice, the stronger the commitment to it, whether it's yoga, psychedelics, or any other new practice.
1:06:15 - 1:10:27 (04:12)
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The stronger the narrative and beliefs around a practice, the stronger the commitment to it, whether it's yoga, psychedelics, or any other new practice. The belief aspect and stories associated with a practice can sometimes lead to a secular religion-like commitment.
ChapterFinding Objective Morality
Episode#573 - Dr Victor Kumar - How Did Human Morality Evolve?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The hope for finding objective morality lies in understanding the psychological and cultural mechanisms behind past progressive changes and determining whether those mechanisms can be utilized to bring about future changes.
1:10:27 - 1:14:03 (03:35)
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The hope for finding objective morality lies in understanding the psychological and cultural mechanisms behind past progressive changes and determining whether those mechanisms can be utilized to bring about future changes. Although there is agreement on certain social changes being progressive, an abstract theory to explain why they are right or wrong still eludes us.
ChapterFinding Objective Morality
Episode#573 - Dr Victor Kumar - How Did Human Morality Evolve?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The feminist movement should focus on expanding liberty and economic opportunities for women while acknowledging that certain aspects of historically evolved family institutions are oppressive towards them.
1:14:03 - 1:18:25 (04:22)
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The feminist movement should focus on expanding liberty and economic opportunities for women while acknowledging that certain aspects of historically evolved family institutions are oppressive towards them. The key is to provide options and possibilities for women while preserving the important relationships between family members.