
Bryan Caplan - Moral Crusades and The Hard Problem of Kindness
From the New World
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Navigating the Clashes of Tech, Religion, and Ethics
The chapter explores the contrast between religious conservatives' social interference and the prevalence of 'wokeness' in modern society, highlighting the speaker's experience with both groups. It delves into the clash between evolving technology and traditional conservative views, particularly in areas like embryo selection. Additionally, the chapter scrutinizes the varying moral perspectives on taboo behaviors and elective surgeries, emphasizing the importance of an evidence-based approach in evaluating research.
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