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Podcast: Rationally Speaking Podcast Episode: Rationally Speaking #141 - Dan Sperber on "The Argumentative Theory of reason"Release date: 2015-08-23Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThe traditional story about reason is that it evolved to help humans see the world more clearly and (thereby) make better decisions. But on that view, some mysteries remain: why is the human brain so biased? Why are we so much better at defending our pre-existing views than at evaluating new ideas objectively? In this episode of Rationally Speaking, Julia talks with guest Dan Sperber, professor of cognitive and social sciences, who is famous for advancing an alternate view of reason: that it evolved to help us argue with our fellow humans and convince them that we're right. Dan Sperber is a social and cognitive scientist. His most influential work has been in the fields of cognitive anthropology and linguistic pragmatics. Sperber currently holds the positions of Directeur de Recherche émérite at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique and Director of the International Cognition and Culture Institute.

Podcast: EconTalk Episode: Rory Sutherland on AlchemyRelease date: 2019-11-11Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationAuthor and Advertising Executive Rory Sutherland of Ogilvy talks about his book Alchemy with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Sutherland makes the case for the magic (yes, magic!) of advertising and branding in helping markets work well. This is a wide-ranging conversation on consumer choice, public policy, travel, real estate, and corporate decision-making using insights from behavioral economics and decades of experience in the world of advertising.

Release date: 2020-06-14Notes from The Valmy:Source: YouTube (Stanford Ethics in Society) https://www.mercatus.org/bridge/essays/economic-growth-moral-imperativeRelease date: 2019-11-05Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization

Podcast: FT Alphachat Episode: Tyler Cowen's stubborn attachmentsRelease date: 2017-04-28Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationEconomist and polymathic author Tyler Cowen talks to Cardiff about his essay, "Stubborn Attachments", in which he shares his vision for a free and prosperous society - and the philosophical foundations necessary to build it. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Bernard Williams, a renowned Professor of Philosophy, dives deep into human prejudice and speciesism. He contrasts traditional anthropocentrism with modern views on humanity's place in the universe. The discussion explores ethical implications of prioritizing human rights and critiques flawed reasoning behind speciesism. Williams challenges our understanding of personhood and suffering, while urging a reevaluation of moral responsibilities toward all sentient beings. Through this exploration, he raises compelling questions about our biases and ethical identity.

Adrian Moore, an Oxford professor, delves into the philosophical legacy of Bernard Williams, a leading figure in ethics. They discuss Williams' critiques of utilitarianism, using thought experiments to illustrate the complexities of moral decision-making. Moore highlights the distinction between ethics and morality, emphasizing a broader, more nuanced understanding of human existence. Additionally, they explore cultural relativism and the challenge of applying universal moral standards across diverse societies, underscoring the intricate nature of ethical evaluations.

Podcast: Elucidations Episode: Episode 118: Tyler Cowen discusses Stubborn AttachmentsRelease date: 2019-09-12Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this episode, Tyler Cowen lays out an interesting normative ethical theory according to which we should be utilitarians, but with a twist: we should be utilitarians who care just as much about the humans of the future as we care about people now. Re-emphasizing our commitment to future people, he argues, has the effect of allowing us to embrace utilitarianism wholeheartedly without having to feel like we aren't doing enough. Why? The best way to make life better for future generations is to help bring about economic growth, and we have good reason to think that a lot of what we're already doing is pretty good for economic growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast: Conversations with Tyler Episode: Rob Wiblin interviews Tyler on *Stubborn Attachments*Release date: 2018-10-16Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this special episode, Rob Wiblin of 80,000 Hours has the super-sized conversation he wants to have with Tyler about Stubborn Attachments. In addition to a deep examination of the ideas in the book, the conversation ranges far and wide across Tyler's thinking, including why we won't leave the galaxy, the unresolvable clash between the claims of culture and nature, and what Tyrone would have to say about the book, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links. Recorded September 21st, 2018 Other ways to connect Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Follow Tyler on Twitter  Follow 80,000 Hours on Twitter Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Subscribe at our newsletter page to have the latest Conversations with Tyler news sent straight to your inbox. 

Podcast: Philosophy Bites Episode: Cheryl Misak on Frank Ramsey and Ludwig WittgensteinRelease date: 2020-05-30Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationCheryl Misak has recently published a biography of F.P. Ramsey, the great Cambridge thinker who died at the age of only 26, but who nevertheless made a significant impact in several different fields including philosophy, mathematics, and economics. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast she discusses Ramsey's interactions with Wittgenstein. The two thinkers had very different personal styles and their philosophies reflect this.

Podcast: Philosophy Bites Episode: Dan Sperber on the Enigma of Reasonhthttps://www.dan.sperber.fr/Release date: 2011-09-25Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationOur reasoning capacity sets us apart from other animals. But reason is frequently prone to error. Why then did we evolve with a capacity for reason at all?  This is a question that has vexed Dan Sperber - with Hugo Mercier he has been researching the topic. Dan Sperber discusses their research and conclusions with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in assocation with the Institute of Philosophy.