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A History of Good and Evil, with Hanno Sauer

Intelligence Squared

CHAPTER

The Complexity of Moral Progress

This chapter explores the relationship between progress, morality, and socioeconomic structures in contemporary society. It critiques simplistic narratives about cultural development, particularly regarding indigenous communities, while emphasizing the rich moral systems evident in all societies. The discussion highlights the challenges posed by modern bureaucracies on individual moral reasoning and the desire for more meaningful community connections.

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