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Disgust & Morality (Pandemic Edition)

Disgust & Morality (Pandemic Edition)

FromHere We Are


Disgust & Morality (Pandemic Edition)

FromHere We Are

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Length:
72 minutes
Released:
Mar 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Tired of the same news on a loop?On these special episodes, we discuss unique pandemic related scientific perspectives.On this episode, authors of the book 'Objection: Disgust, Morality, and the Law' discuss how evolution shaped our disgust system. We expand on how this disgust systems which was originally adapted for other tasks has influenced our moral judgements, societies, and laws.How can learning about our ancient past give us a new perspective on this modern crisis?Debra Lieberman is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami where she is the co-director of the Evolution and Human Behavior Laboratory.Carlton Patrick, JD, PhD, is an American lawyer, author, and behavioral scientist. He studies and writes about the psychology of legal decision-making, often from an evolutionary perspective.Get their audiobook at Libro.fm the first audiobook company to make it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through your local bookstore. Offer code: hereweare for 3 months for the price of one. https://libro.fm/redeem/HEREWEAREAnd continue learning with The Great Courses www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hereweareLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Mar 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Globetrotting and mind exploring comedian Shane Mauss interviews scientists each week on journey to answer the biggest questions about the meanings of life (as well as a bunch of other random stuff you never imagined you would care about). Favorite topics include: psychology, biology, evolution, cognitive biases, behavioral economics, mating, animal behavior, neuroscience, and the subconscious