Paul Bloom on the Psychology of Children, and the Morality of Empathy and Disgust
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The Interplay of Education, Intelligence, and Perception
This chapter examines how formal education influences IQ and shapes abstract thinking while contrasting perceived intelligence with actual knowledge. The conversation critiques societal biases in academic assessments and highlights the role of traits like creativity and productivity in evaluating individuals. Additionally, it discusses the complexities of flattery, empathy, and moral perceptions in social and political contexts, culminating in insights about human nature through the lens of cultural differences.
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