Astral Codex Ten Podcast

Everyone's A Based Post-Christian Vitalist Until The Grooming Gangs Show Up

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Feb 10, 2025
This discussion dives into the complexities of moral reasoning in charity, contrasting local aid with support for distant communities. It challenges traditional empathy, especially in light of societal issues like grooming gangs. The podcast critiques media influence on public responses to suffering and the barriers to genuine altruism. It also navigates the intricate nature of human moral impulses, exploring how individuals wrestle with conflicting feelings amid societal expectations.
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INSIGHT

Misguided Morality?

  • Some argue that moral impulses prioritize helping those closest to us.
  • They see concern for distant strangers as a misguided, artificial construct.
ANECDOTE

Grooming Gangs Scandal

  • British police ignored Pakistani grooming gangs to avoid appearing racist.
  • This inaction sparked outrage and calls for investigations.
INSIGHT

Contradictory Beliefs

  • People claiming not to care about foreign suffering suddenly care about the grooming gangs.
  • This reveals a contradiction in their stated beliefs.
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