Sacrifice, and why it's difficult to make ethical choices

JAN 22, 202326 MIN
Reasoned Intuitions

Sacrifice, and why it's difficult to make ethical choices

JAN 22, 202326 MIN

Description

In this episode, David discusses how every decision humans make consists of a cost-benefit analysis. He also looks at what constitutes a sacrifice and what only appears like one. Finally, he suggests a few reasons why making ethical choices is difficult for most people.Contents:- Cost-benefit analysis- Thinking, Fast and Slow- Examples- Sacrifice- Sacrifice: long-term- It's only a sacrifice if it's difficult-Joy/suffering scale- Why it's difficult for people to make tough ethical choices- If blood donation was painful- Is David a moral monster?Links:Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thinking,_Fast_and_SlowCost-benefit analysis:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cost%E2%80%93benefit_analysisMy email address:[email protected]:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083209401005https://www.facebook.com/dtonnerInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/reasoned_intuitions/https://www.instagram.com/tonner_david/