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Prioritizing Care for Loved Ones vs Strangers
09:06 - 17:08 (08:02)
The speaker discusses the ethical dilemma of prioritizing care for loved ones over strangers and the potential negative consequences that come with this prioritization.
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The podcast discusses the concept of empathy and how it affects our capacity for altruism towards people we know versus those we do not.
09:06 - 13:41 (04:35)
Empathy
Summary
The podcast discusses the concept of empathy and how it affects our capacity for altruism towards people we know versus those we do not. The guest mentions the work of psychologist Paul Bloom and his argument against empathy as a motivator for moral action.
ChapterPrioritizing Care for Loved Ones vs Strangers
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PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the speaker discusses the ethical implications of prioritizing your child's well-being over that of other children, and the need for fairness and compassion for all.
13:41 - 17:08 (03:27)
Ethics
Summary
In this episode, the speaker discusses the ethical implications of prioritizing your child's well-being over that of other children, and the need for fairness and compassion for all.