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#137 – Andreas Mogensen on whether effective altruism is just for consequentialists

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Skepticism Towards Natural Selection: Age of the Earth and Controversy

This chapter critically analyzes why some individuals resist the theory of natural selection, focusing on the influence of belief-based intuitions. It explores historical controversies, particularly how perceptions of Earth's age affected the acceptance of evolutionary theory, shedding light on the conflict between scientific evidence and public opinion.

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