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Chapter 19: How to Learn From the Trolley Problem

Chapter 19: How to Learn From the Trolley Problem

FromTov! A Podcast About ”The Good Place” and Jewish Ideas


Chapter 19: How to Learn From the Trolley Problem

FromTov! A Podcast About ”The Good Place” and Jewish Ideas

ratings:
Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Apr 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On “The Good Place” Michael turns the famous trolley problem into another form of torture for Chidi, while Jason says being mean to someone who is being nice to you is bad but he can’t put his finger on why. On the podcast, Geoff Mitelman (rabbi/science guy!) and Jon discuss how philosophical models torture us and teach us, and how understanding our brains with the insights of neuroscience can help us become better at ethical decisions. Click here for show notes.
Released:
Apr 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (58)

Holy....! Each week we'll discuss an episode of "The Good Place" along with a Jewish text or idea or two that relates to the theme of the episode. Hosted by Jon Spira-Savett, rabbi and lover of great TV comedy and ethical philosophy, along with different co-hosts who teach Judaism and Torah and are smart and funny. We may not be as funny as "The Good Place" itself, but we channel our own inner Chidis and Janets, as well as our Eleanors and Michaels and Tahanis and Jasons. Subscribe now, check in at tovgoodplace.com, and follow us at @tovgoodplace or on Facebook!