The Theory of Anything Episode 71: Can Values be Objective?
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Dec 4, 2023 Ivan Phillips discusses subjective vs objective morality with a focus on Hume's guillotine and the concept of objective morality in alternate realities. They further explore the origin of human morality, the is-ought distinction, heat death in Star Trek, and the role of objectivity in public policy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Objective vs Subjective Values
03:36 • 16min
Objective Morality in Alternate Realities
20:00 • 22min
The Origin of Human Morality: Nonzero Sum Games
42:12 • 17min
Objective Morality and the Necessity of Understanding
59:18 • 28min
The Is-Ought Distinction and Objective Values
01:27:46 • 14min
Exploring Heat Death, Star Trek, and Objective Values
01:41:18 • 5min
The Role of Objectivity in Public Policy
01:46:03 • 8min
Enjoyment of the discussion and invitation for future episode; Information on supporting the podcast
01:54:28 • 2min