Chapter
The Influence of Money in Moral Decision-Making
1:39:35 - 1:48:03 (08:28)
The amount of money offered plays a significant role in moral decision-making, with most people being unwilling to commit murder for a million dollars, but becoming more open to subtle forms of influence for larger amounts. The Philip Morris External Research Program also funded universities with millions of dollars, demonstrating the impact of monetary contributions in shaping decisions and priorities.
Clips
The conversation delves into the ethics of accepting funding, particularly from organizations with questionable or controversial practices such as military agencies, and how it can ultimately impact the direction and focus of scientific research.
1:39:35 - 1:41:40 (02:05)
Summary
The conversation delves into the ethics of accepting funding, particularly from organizations with questionable or controversial practices such as military agencies, and how it can ultimately impact the direction and focus of scientific research.
ChapterThe Influence of Money in Moral Decision-Making
Episode#268 – Robert Proctor: Nazi Science and Ideology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Lex Fridman discusses the development of autonomous weapons and their connection to AI, as well as the debate over whether or not the US should be using them.
1:41:40 - 1:43:44 (02:04)
Summary
Lex Fridman discusses the development of autonomous weapons and their connection to AI, as well as the debate over whether or not the US should be using them.
ChapterThe Influence of Money in Moral Decision-Making
Episode#268 – Robert Proctor: Nazi Science and Ideology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the influence of money on moral decisions and how even subtle pressures can affect individuals, such as having a seat at the table or giving gifts.
1:43:45 - 1:46:19 (02:34)
Summary
The speaker discusses the influence of money on moral decisions and how even subtle pressures can affect individuals, such as having a seat at the table or giving gifts.
ChapterThe Influence of Money in Moral Decision-Making
Episode#268 – Robert Proctor: Nazi Science and Ideology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses how the funding provided by corporations can skew scientific research towards their agenda and harm innovation.
1:46:19 - 1:48:03 (01:44)
Summary
The speaker discusses how the funding provided by corporations can skew scientific research towards their agenda and harm innovation. They cite examples of how big tobacco companies created a conspiracy body to deny that exposure to someone else's smoke could kill and how they funded hundreds of scientists to support their claims.