95 - The Psychology of the Moral Circle
Philosophical Disquisitions
Is There a Stabilization Point for People's Circles of Concern?
In one sense, you must say, if you think an entity has no mind, or is not like you in any way, not a thread, it's not an issue. Think there probably is an openness to expansion and contraction as people's life situations change. But i certainly don't think there's any kind of critical period a or developmental a point at which things start closing off or solidifying. At least i don't know of any evidence that would suggest that. And so we're potentially less likely to encounter situations that are going to really radically disrupt our circles of moral concern.
00:00
Transcript
Play full episode
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
