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AMA | April 2022

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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From Morality to Cosmic Origins

This chapter explores the philosophical challenge of deriving moral 'oughts' from factual 'is' statements, critiquing the subjective nature of ethics and its connection to personal experiences. The discussion transitions to visual art and physics, emphasizing the complexity of both creative endeavors and grand unified theories in understanding the universe. The speakers reflect on the nature of time, existence, and the challenges of comprehending cosmic beginnings through the lens of scientific inquiry.

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