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Reason Is Fun
#5 - The Art of Decision Making
Jan 4, 2024
Guest Mark Alexander, Producer of Art of Accomplishment's Great Decisions course, joins Lulie and David to discuss competing wants, non-coercive morality, subconscious processes in decision making, mental blocks, and getting back to a creatively problem-solving state of mind.
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- Understanding the conflicting nature of 'should' in moral thinking and its impact on decision-making.
- The importance of embracing fun and pleasure in problem-solving and decision-making processes.
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The Nature of Should and Morality
The podcast episode delves into the concept of 'should' and morality. It discusses how 'should' can have two opposing meanings - as a proposed solution to a problem or as a conflict between wants and moral obligations. The speaker analyzes the idea that moral thinking can lead to a perpetual, unresolved conflict between wanting to do something and feeling one shouldn't do it. They argue that this is an inadequate characterization of moral thinking, as it creates an unresolvable clash. The exploration highlights the importance of understanding varying perspectives on moral decision-making.
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