Propriety and Utility
Dan and Russ explore the relationship between propriety and utility, discussing how propriety can drive individuals to be industrious and generate things that benefit society. They also delve into the concept of feedback loops and how they align motives and outcomes. The conversation highlights the distinction between being motivated by what seems right versus focusing solely on achieving good outcomes.In this clip
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Dan Klein on The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Episode 5--A Discussion of Parts III (cont.), IV, and V
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