
Resolving the Science Religion Problem
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
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Ethics and Evolution: Navigating Science and Morality
This chapter explores the transformative impact of science and technology on global living standards while addressing the lagging ethical development that accompanies material progress. It contrasts the prescriptive nature of ethics with the descriptive realities of science, using the historical lens of figures like Carl Jung and Jean Piaget. Additionally, the chapter examines the complex interplay between different belief systems, moral absolutism, and the evolving nature of relationships, ultimately highlighting the necessity of integrating narrative and drama into our understanding of human experience.
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