Monday Jan 27, 2025

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Morality by the Numbers โ€“ The Deeper Thinking Podcast

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Morality by the Numbers โ€“ The Deeper Thinking Podcast

Can morality be reduced to a simple equation? In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the paradoxes of utilitarianism, from Jeremy Benthamโ€™s felicific calculus to modern AI ethics and climate policy. Is maximizing happiness the ultimate goal, or does it come at the cost of justice, democracy, and human rights?

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๐ŸŒฑ Episode Highlights

๐Ÿ”น Does utilitarianism make ethical decisions easier or more complex?
๐Ÿ”น The moral dilemmas of AI-driven decision-making
๐Ÿ”น Should climate policy prioritize long-term global happiness?
๐Ÿ”น The dangers of reducing justice to mere numbers


๐Ÿ“š Explore Utilitarianism & Moral Philosophy

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1๏ธโƒฃ Utilitarianism โ€“ John Stuart Mill

๐Ÿ“– Millโ€™s seminal defense of utility-based ethics and its impact on modern moral thought.

Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill

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2๏ธโƒฃ The Principles of Morals and Legislation โ€“ Jeremy Bentham

๐Ÿ“– Benthamโ€™s original blueprint for quantifying morality through happiness.

The Principles of Morals and Legislation by Jeremy Bentham

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3๏ธโƒฃ Justice: Whatโ€™s the Right Thing to Do? โ€“ Michael Sandel

๐Ÿ“– A compelling exploration of ethics, justice, and political philosophy.

Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? by Michael Sandel

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4๏ธโƒฃ The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity โ€“ Toby Ord

๐Ÿ“– A powerful argument for long-term thinking on AI risks, climate policy, and existential threats.


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๐Ÿ”น Is morality just numbers, or does it require human intuition?
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