Navigating Preferences and Virtue in Society

This chapter examines the complexities of human preference representation and critiques traditional frameworks like utilitarianism for their limitations. Using the game 'Overcooked' as a metaphor, the discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding causal relationships in systems, alongside the philosophical interplay between virtue and moral choices in navigating societal tensions. The conversation ultimately seeks to illuminate how virtue, viewed as a skill set, is essential for addressing the challenges posed by overlapping preferences and the conflict between equality and freedom.