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The Case of Pedophilia Induced by Brain Tumors
47:24 - 51:53 (04:28)
The episode tackles the difficult case of people who developed pedophilic tendencies as a result of brain tumors, diving into the science behind it and the ethical questions it poses.
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The speaker discusses the relationship between moral responsibility and the ability to have acted differently and provides an interesting example given in Sam Harris' book on free will.
47:24 - 48:27 (01:02)
Summary
The speaker discusses the relationship between moral responsibility and the ability to have acted differently and provides an interesting example given in Sam Harris' book on free will.
ChapterThe Case of Pedophilia Induced by Brain Tumors
Episode#484 - Cosmic Skeptic - 8 Impossible Thought Experiments
PodcastModern Wisdom
The ethical dilemma of treating individuals suffering from pedophilia as a mental health condition is discussed as there is no one to blame for the development of this condition.
48:27 - 50:41 (02:13)
Summary
The ethical dilemma of treating individuals suffering from pedophilia as a mental health condition is discussed as there is no one to blame for the development of this condition.
ChapterThe Case of Pedophilia Induced by Brain Tumors
Episode#484 - Cosmic Skeptic - 8 Impossible Thought Experiments
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the neuroscience behind pedophilia and how lack of inhibition and sexual attraction are not under an individual's control.
50:40 - 51:53 (01:12)
Summary
The podcast discusses the neuroscience behind pedophilia and how lack of inhibition and sexual attraction are not under an individual's control. The conversation touches on a specific case and whether the individual was responsible for their actions.