Dr. Tobias Gerstenberg, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Stanford, delves into the intricacies of causal cognition and moral responsibility. He discusses counterfactual thinking and how we attribute causality, touching on dilemmas like causation by omission versus commission. The conversation explores moral assessments using real-world scenarios, revealing how intentions and outcomes shape our ethical judgments. Gerstenberg's insights merge philosophy with psychology, providing a fascinating look at our cognitive processes and their implications for accountability.