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#46 – Cristina Bicchieri on Social Norms and The Grammar Of Society

#46 – Cristina Bicchieri on Social Norms and The Grammar Of Society

FromHear This Idea


#46 – Cristina Bicchieri on Social Norms and The Grammar Of Society

FromHear This Idea

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Apr 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Cristina Bicchieri is the S. J. Patterson Harvie Professor of Social Thought and Comparative Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania.
In our conversation we discuss —

How to define social norms and distinguish them from similar concepts
How social norms evolve and why they often persist, even in situations where they are harmful
Real world policy applications of social norms, including covid and high-level decision making

You can read more about the topics we cover in this episode's write-up: hearthisidea.com/episodes/bicchieri
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Released:
Apr 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Hear This Idea is a podcast showcasing new thinking in philosophy, the social sciences, and effective altruism. Each episode has an accompanying write-up at www.hearthisidea.com/episodes.