Very Bad Wizards

Episode 162: Parents Just Don't Understand (with Paul Bloom)

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Apr 16, 2019
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INSIGHT

Immorality and Art Separation

  • The immorality of artists should have little bearing on appreciating their work.
  • Pragmatically, some avoid art due to personal discomfort, but the art itself remains valuable.
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Separate Art from Artist Morality

  • Art should be evaluated independently of the artist's morality.
  • Choosing not to financially support an immoral artist is fine, but it shouldn't restrict others' access to the art.
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Judith Rich Harris on Parenting Impact

  • Judith Rich Harris argues parents have less impact on kids' personality and intelligence than genes and peers.
  • Adoption and birth order studies support this, showing little parent-driven environmental effect.
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