Keiran Harris

In this engaging discussion, Keiran Harris, co-host of 80k After Hours, shares his intriguing insights on free will and the ramifications of experiencing little guilt or shame. Together with Luisa Rodriguez, they explore how these emotions shape morality and personal choices. They ponder whether reduced guilt would lead people to become worse friends or citizens. The conversation also touches on 'jerk syndrome,' the nuances of love beyond agency, and practical tips for navigating heavy emotions with compassion.

In this episode of 80k After Hours, Luisa Rodriguez and Keiran Harris chat about the consequences of letting go of enduring guilt, shame, anger, and pride.Links to learn more, highlights and full transcript.They cover:Keiran’s views on free will, and how he came to hold themWhat it’s like not experiencing sustained guilt, shame, and angerWhether Luisa would become a worse person if she felt less guilt and shame, specifically whether she’d work fewer hours, or donate less money, or become a worse friendWhether giving up guilt and shame also means giving up prideThe implications for loveThe neurological condition ‘Jerk Syndrome’And some practical advice on feeling less guilt, shame, and angerWho this episode is for:People sympathetic to the idea that free will is an illusionPeople who experience tons of guilt, shame, or angerPeople worried about what would happen if they stopped feeling tons of guilt, shame, or angerWho this episode isn’t for:People strongly in favour of retributive justicePhilosophers who can’t stand random non-philosophers talking about philosophyNon-philosophers who can’t stand random non-philosophers talking about philosophyGet this episode by subscribing to our more experimental podcast on the world’s most pressing problems and how to solve them: type 80k After Hours into your podcasting app.Producer: Keiran HarrisAudio mastering: Milo McGuireTranscriptions: Katy Moore