Deontological vs. consequentialist ethics. The trolley problem. Societal breakdown. Solar plexus feelings. The Machiavelli delusion. Empowered victims. Protecting well-being. Moral relativism. The Bizarro World. Rationalizing cognitive dissonance. Following your gut. Aristotle’s middle path. Missing character. Admirable qualities. The comfort of deluded little bubbles. Moral slips. Reaching for the fresh fruit in the back. Secrets.
(Recorded on May 16, 2023)
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