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The Danger of Group Morality
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The danger of group morality is that somebody is going to dominate that committee and rule over it, because the individual doesn’t matter. As long as the standard of morality is the group, others, the standard of value is what other people want, what other people think, we will always drift towards some form of authoritarianism.
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In committees focused on dictating how people should live, the risk of domination by one person or group is high, as the individual voice is considered unimportant compared to the collective will.
2:09:51 - 2:12:01 (02:10)
Summary
In committees focused on dictating how people should live, the risk of domination by one person or group is high, as the individual voice is considered unimportant compared to the collective will. This has been seen historically in democracies and remains a risk today.
ChapterThe Danger of Group Morality
Episode#178 – Michael Malice and Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand, Human Nature, and Anarchy
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Yaron Brook discusses the dangers of group thinking and the importance of individualism for a free society.
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Summary
Yaron Brook discusses the dangers of group thinking and the importance of individualism for a free society. He argues that as long as the standard of morality and value is determined by the group or society, authoritarianism and fascism will always be a threat.
ChapterThe Danger of Group Morality
Episode#178 – Michael Malice and Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand, Human Nature, and Anarchy
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Technology, such as cryptocurrency and rapid travel, can complement the spread of ideas.
2:13:47 - 2:15:37 (01:50)
Summary
Technology, such as cryptocurrency and rapid travel, can complement the spread of ideas. Additionally, technology has played a significant role in fighting government censorship of literature and ideas.
ChapterThe Danger of Group Morality
Episode#178 – Michael Malice and Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand, Human Nature, and Anarchy
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The link between reason and wealth creation was not apparent before the industrial revolution.
2:15:40 - 2:16:42 (01:02)
Summary
The link between reason and wealth creation was not apparent before the industrial revolution. It was only after seeing the existential impact of reason on wealth that philosophers were able to develop this philosophy.