Locals Questions Answered Jan 1 2024

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Brief Summary
In this episode, we explore the capacity for evil and the role of moral conscience in free will. We discuss the subjective nature of evil, the importance of objective ethics, and the evolutionary aspects of cruelty. We question extreme sacrifices, advocate for rational ethics, and encourage listeners to challenge inherited beliefs. Happy New Year and thank you for your support!

Exploring evil, moral conscience, and free will. Subjective nature of evil, objective ethics, evolutionary cruelty. Challenging beliefs, advocating rational ethics. Happy New Year and thanks for your support!

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Hi Stef, Is it accurate to say that there are some evils I don't have the free will to commit. By this, I mean that I would probably break or lose my sanity before I found myself comitting grave evils. If for example, I was ordered to torture orphans or commit some form of infanticide, I'd probably go insane before doing so. Therefore, I am not free to commit grave evils or mortal sins because I would break before doing so. Does having a strong moral conscience mean that you lose the free will to commit evil? On a deeper level, what is a moral conscience and does its capacity to guide your behaviour validate or invalidate your free will?

Dear Stef you have repeatedly spoken about the whirlpool of madness and dysfunction that boys of single moms face, my question is why you Stef did not fall into mental decay and a failed life, how did you beat the odds Stef, is it because of your great inborn natural social skills combined with your genetic high intelligence or some other reason? My own mom was like a schizophrenic, some members of my extended family were diagnosed with this condition whether my mom had a legitimate mental illness or not I personally did not beat the odds because I was very introverted and had no social skills so I was bullied in high school and had an overall miserable childhood. As an adult my life is much better but I am doing much worse then the average man my age. Of course I’m not saying every boy of a single mom is destined to be a failure, I don’t have to explain the tall woman fallacy to you Stef, nevertheless being the son of a single mom there were significant odds you faced Stef yet you managed to overcome them which begs the question Stef - why?

Chapters
0:00:12 The Illusion of Immunity to Committing Evil
0:02:01 Virtue: Letting Others Define or Choosing Your Own Path
0:13:44 Survival and Planning Skills in Harsh Conditions
0:17:25 Our Capacity for Cruelty and Hypocrisy
0:19:41 Confronting the Reality of Indifference and Choices
0:24:09 The Evolutionary Basis of Tough Decisions
0:27:39 Recognizing the Dark Side: Survival Practicality vs. Moral Sensitivity
0:29:02 The Illusion of Virtue Signaling
0:29:56 Triage in extreme situations and historical examples of survival
0:34:46 The concept of free will and personal choices
0:37:08 Seeking an Alternative to Adult Life
0:38:33 The search for a mentor and rejecting traditional lifestyles
0:43:15 The hypocrisy of sacrifice and lack of sacrifices by adults
0:49:45 Society's Lack of Credibility due to Hypocrisy
0:51:44 The Lie of Morality and Hypocrisy
0:55:20 Avoiding Cynicism and Embracing the Possibility of Nobility
0:59:43 The Meaning of Critical Thinking: Questioning Everything
1:00:45 Navigating the Opposite Compass: Questioning Authority and Assumptions
1:05:55 Philosophy and Empiricism: Scrapping the Board and Starting Again
1:09:26 Certainty vs. Uncertainty: The Battle for Truth
1:13:20 Frustration with philosophers' lack of focus on child abuse

Long Summary
In this insightful episode, I delve into the intriguing topic of the capacity for committing evil and the role of moral conscience in determining free will. The exploration begins with a listener's question about the relationship between having a strong moral conscience and the ability to commit evil actions. I highlight the subjective nature of evil, as individuals who commit wrongdoing often believe they are acting in accordance with their own twisted sense of what is good. Drawing from history, I examine how certain acts, such as infanticide, were once perceived as necessary for survival in different societies.

Moving forward, I emphasize that our conscience is a luxury granted by civilization and a product of evolution. While it is essential in guiding us towards ethical behavior, I stress the importance of objective ethics to safeguard against the manipulation of morality to justify evil acts.

Fascinated by the evolutionary aspects of cruelty, I discuss how in times of crisis, societies often prioritize the protection of women and children. I raise the thought-provoking question of whether we would be tempted to act cruelly towards a child if we knew they would grow up to commit horrific acts. To contextualize this, I explore the concept of infanticide, its occurrence in the animal kingdom, and its historical prevalence among humans.

Continuing the insightful conversation, I examine how our daily actions can have life-or-death consequences for others. I challenge the notion that humans are universally incapable of cruelty and underscore the need for honest self-reflection to recognize the impact our choices have on others. In doing so, I question extreme sacrifices and the impracticality of living in poverty to aid others, asserting that evolution would not have allowed us to survive and flourish with such an approach.

While I acknowledge and appreciate moral sensitivity and conscience, I caution against claiming absolute moral superiority, highlighting how individuals can be influenced to make choices with negative consequences, even if their intentions are well-meaning. Drawing from personal experiences, I recount the lack of moral guidance I encountered growing up and the hypocritical and abusive nature witnessed among the adults in my life. These encounters fueled my passion for philosophy and the development of a rational system of ethics.

Inviting critical thinking, I stress the importance of questioning authority figures who perpetuate falsehoods. Sharing my exploration of anarcho-capitalism as a means to address the identification of evil in society, particularly in relation to child abuse, I advocate for building beliefs based on reason and evidence. I encourage listeners to challenge the beliefs they were taught as children and develop their own understandings of morality.

With the episode drawing to a close, I extend warm wishes for a Happy New Year to all listeners and express gratitude for their support. I invite them to consider further engagement through donations or joining our community.

Tags
evil, moral conscience, free will, subjective, objective ethics, cruelty, extreme sacrifices, rational ethics, challenge, inherited beliefs

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