Chapter
Understanding Utilitarianism
36:16 - 43:07 (06:50)
The term "utilitarianism" is commonly misunderstood and has a negative connotation, but it refers to maximizing utility and well-being for everyone and not just money. While its implementation can have its difficulties, it is essential to consider the overall benefit to society rather than individual preferences.
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The concept of future preferences raises the question of whether we should anticipate how someone will change in the future when making decisions that affect their future self or respect their current preferences, and maturation may play a role in shaping these preferences.
36:16 - 39:08 (02:51)
Summary
The concept of future preferences raises the question of whether we should anticipate how someone will change in the future when making decisions that affect their future self or respect their current preferences, and maturation may play a role in shaping these preferences.
ChapterUnderstanding Utilitarianism
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PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the misconceptions surrounding utilitarianism and how it is not solely focused on maximizing wealth, as many people believe.
39:10 - 43:07 (03:57)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the misconceptions surrounding utilitarianism and how it is not solely focused on maximizing wealth, as many people believe.