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#488 Erik Kimbrough: Norms, Institutions, Impersonal Exchange, Specialization, and Organ Donation

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The Role of Theory of Mind in Moral Education

Economists take for granted that people have theory of mind when we do game theory. Theory of mind is also a prerequisite for morale it's something that makes it possible to live in society. Some people have an easier time imagining how others feel and I think the capacity is natural but you kind of have to teach people to apply like a lot of moral education with children is of this variety.

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