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EPISODE · Sep 5, 2024 · 1H 13M

PAUL BLOOM: the hidden truth about empathy and why your good intentions are flawed

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Paul Bloom is a Canadian psychologist and author known for his research on human morality, empathy, and how pleasure and suffering shape our lives. Paul gets into the intricacies of morality, and debates the importance of reason over emotion in making moral decisions, he argues for the power of reason to help distinguish between rational and irrational reactions.Learn more about Paul BloomKeep up to date with Peter on SubstackKeep up to date with Kasia!Executive Producer: Rachel BarrettThanks to our volunteer researchers! Mihika Chechi and Hendrik DahlmeierSpecial Thanks to Suzi Jamil!Thanks to our volunteer researchers!Mihika ChechiHendrik DahlmeierSpecial Thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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