Published Sep 17, 2018

Paul Bloom on Cruelty

Yale psychologist Paul Bloom delves into the darker aspects of human nature, exploring dehumanization and cruelty, the moral dimensions of artificial consciousness, and the pernicious effects of internet shaming, urging listeners to reconsider societal norms around public criticism and empathy.

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The Ethics of Artificial Consciousness

Challenging Dehumanization

The Complexity of Punishment

The Psychology of Cruelty

Consciousness and Robots

Human Nature's Dark Side

Sentient Robots

Morality in Westworld

Humanizing Everyday Interactions

Respect and Contempt

The Morality of Inequality

Understanding Humanization

Internet Shaming Reconsidered

Humanoid Robots, Changing Psychology

Machine Consciousness

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Artificial Consciousness

Human Nature

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Artificial ConsciousnessThe discussion shifts to the ethics of AI, examining the moral implications of potentially conscious machines. Paul Bloom and Russ Roberts explore how society might respond to machines that exhibit human-like emotions and consciousness.

Artificial Consciousness

Human NatureYale psychologist Paul Bloom explores the complex interplay between dehumanization, sadism, and cruelty. He examines the psychological motivations behind these behaviors and their manifestations in society.

Human Nature

Internet ShamingPaul Bloom and Russ Roberts examine the consequences of internet shaming, highlighting its potential for disproportionate punishment and ethical dilemmas. They discuss how small acts of cruelty can accumulate into significant harm, urging a reevaluation of public criticism norms.

Internet Shaming

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