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Uncovering the First Principles of Our Nature
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31:29 - 38:20 (06:50)

The discussion around pushing people to have consensual sex and the taboo of non-consensual sex is a recent development compared to human evolutionary history. Although the world may have its problems, the last 30 years have seen significant progress and a better understanding of human nature and behavior.

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The podcast explores the hard questions about human nature and how we have evolved to act in certain ways.
31:29 - 37:06 (05:37)
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Human Nature
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The podcast explores the hard questions about human nature and how we have evolved to act in certain ways. It touches on the progress made in recent years towards tackling discrimination and the argument that the world overall has been getting better.

Chapter
Uncovering the First Principles of Our Nature
Episode
#120 - Professor Paul Bloom - What Do BDSM & Meditation Have In Common?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The speaker discusses whether it's morally wrong to care more for your family and friends than for strangers, arguing that in-groups can be intrinsically valuable.
37:06 - 38:20 (01:13)
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Morality
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The speaker discusses whether it's morally wrong to care more for your family and friends than for strangers, arguing that in-groups can be intrinsically valuable.

Chapter
Uncovering the First Principles of Our Nature
Episode
#120 - Professor Paul Bloom - What Do BDSM & Meditation Have In Common?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom