15min chapter

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434. The Darien Gap & Postmodernism | Bret Weinstein

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

CHAPTER

Ethics, Culture, and Sacrifice

This chapter explores the complex relationship between various cultural ethical systems, particularly kin-based ethics and abstract reciprocal altruism, highlighting their potential conflicts. It discusses the philosophical underpinnings of morality, the role of narratives in cultural evolution, and the implications of beliefs on behavior and society. The conversation culminates in an examination of sacrifice and altruism, especially through the lens of Abraham's story, emphasizing the depth of commitment to the highest good in human social structures.

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