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Why don't moral philosophers behave morally?

Julia Galef — Jul 28, 2015 — podcast

Why watch

Julia Galef discusses the gap between what moral philosophers know about ethics and how they actually behave, exploring why knowledge of moral principles doesn't guarantee moral action. The video covers the telescoping effect (psychophysical numbing) and how humans systematically underestimate harm to larger numbers of people, making this relevant for anyone interested in behavioral ethics and rationality.