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#138 Classic episode – Sharon Hewitt Rawlette on why pleasure and pain are the only things that intrinsically matter

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Pleasure, Pain, and Moral Philosophy

This chapter investigates the complexities of pleasure and pain within consequentialist frameworks, highlighting their roles as motivational and informational tools for human well-being. The speakers engage in a philosophical dialogue about the ethical implications of artificially generated pleasure, the intrinsic value of emotional experiences, and the evolutionary significance of suffering. Through the exploration of qualia and consciousness, the discussion challenges traditional views and encourages deeper contemplation on human motivation and the nature of morality.

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