The Expanding Circle
Peter Singer discusses his optimism about the expansion of our moral sphere throughout history, but expresses concerns about setbacks in human relations, animal treatment, and climate change, which make him more agnostic about the future. Rich Roll explores the concept of the expanding circles and the challenges humans face in making decisions for long-term consequences.In this clip
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