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Four: Spencer Greenberg on the scientific approach to solving difficult everyday questions

Effective Altruism: An Introduction – 80,000 Hours

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The Human Brain Doesn't Clearly Differ Between Value and Integrity

Intrinsic values are like the nodes of your value system. And so if you don't know what those are, it can be hard to make efficient plans. The human brain doesn't clearly differentiate between value and intrinsic value. We need to reflect more on this kind of system to a level about or weather actually accomplishing the ting that we ultimately want. Understanidg yor intrinsic values could help you better understand social guilt.

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