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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
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34 | Paul Bloom on Empathy, Rationality, Morality, and Cruelty

Feb 18, 2019 · 01:10:45
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  • Paul Bloom explores the conflict between emotion and reason.
  • He argues for rational compassion over pure empathy.
  • The discussion touches on the nature of cruelty and morality.

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