Chapter
The Slippery Slope of Our Moral Instincts
24:39 - 31:29 (06:50)
Our moral instincts to punish or reward based on us versus them thinking may not always be trustworthy, as they are based on psychological and brain processes that need reflection. The suggestion that racism might be natural is inflammatory and may lead to a slope of bigotry.
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This episode explores the idea that many of our moral instincts are based on psychological processes that may not be trustworthy.
24:39 - 27:42 (03:03)
Racism
Summary
This episode explores the idea that many of our moral instincts are based on psychological processes that may not be trustworthy. The speakers discuss the inflammatory suggestion that racism might be natural and the slippery slope it creates towards bigotry.
ChapterThe Slippery Slope of Our Moral Instincts
Episode#120 - Professor Paul Bloom - What Do BDSM & Meditation Have In Common?
PodcastModern Wisdom
A recent study reveals that we tend to punish those who refuse to punish others, showing the need for a system of punishment in society to ensure order and cooperation, despite our natural instincts.
27:42 - 31:29 (03:46)
Evolution of Society
Summary
A recent study reveals that we tend to punish those who refuse to punish others, showing the need for a system of punishment in society to ensure order and cooperation, despite our natural instincts.