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#126 – Bryan Caplan on whether lazy parenting is OK, what really helps workers, and betting on beliefs

80,000 Hours Podcast

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The Complexities of Voting Behavior

This chapter explores the self-interested voter hypothesis, examining how voter behavior is influenced more by group identity than personal self-interest. It discusses the impact of political affiliations on voting patterns and critiques the oversimplification of motivations behind political decisions. The chapter also highlights the philosophical considerations surrounding political authority and the tensions between legality and morality in voting.

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