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Episode 71: Can Values be Objective?

The Theory of Anything

CHAPTER

The Origin of Human Morality: Nonzero Sum Games

This chapter explores the origin and causes of human morality, focusing on the value of nonzero sum games. The speaker suggests that the sharing and cooperation inherent in nonzero sum games have played a significant role in shaping human morality. They also discuss the relationship between spreading genes and morality.

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