I once used a trigger warning in the more heavy duty sense, and I'm curious whether I did the right thing. It's of course a seminar in moral psychology. And I assigned an article by Jeb Rubenfeld on rape. He basically argued that the notion of rape as sex without consent doesn't work. But if you deceive somebody into having sex with you, putting aside some really strange cases, it doesn't count as rape.
The great Paul Bloom returns to the show to explore the many mysteries of Todd Field’s 2022 film “Tár.” Is it a ghost story? A movie about cancel culture and abuse of power? Guilt? Professional disappointment? The anxiety of getting old, losing touch with youth and reality? Reminds me of my freshman year at Smith…
Plus – Paul gets into trouble on Twitter for saying he’s mildly pro-trigger warnings in certain cases. But is he ignoring the science???
Special Guest: Paul Bloom.
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