cover of episode 132. Is It Wrong to Enjoy Yourself While the World Is Burning?

132. Is It Wrong to Enjoy Yourself While the World Is Burning?

2023/1/29
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The hosts discuss the moral imperative to contribute positively to the world, despite feeling overwhelmed by global issues. They reference Steven Pinker's arguments about the overall improvement in human prosperity and the tendency to focus on dire predictions.

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Are things as dire as they seem? How big is your moral circle? And should Angela spend time with her kids or answer her emails?