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Episode 2272: Mark Lilla on why ignorance is bliss

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The Moral Implications of Overeducation

This chapter delves into the intricate relationship between higher education and moral reasoning, illustrated by a case involving a violent act driven by personal beliefs about the healthcare system. The discussion prompts listeners to consider whether education truly helps counteract dangerous convictions of superiority and the justifications for extreme actions.

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