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#999 Tobias Gerstenberg: How We Think About Causality and Moral Responsibility

The Dissenter

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Navigating Causation and Responsibility

This chapter explores the nuanced distinction between causation by omission and causation by commission, highlighting how omissions can complicate our understanding of moral responsibility. Through various examples, including legal implications and societal expectations, it discusses how interpretations of causation influence responses to events like school shootings and the COVID-19 pandemic. The chapter emphasizes the importance of developing refined mental models to better grasp causality and its implications for accountability in diverse scenarios.

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