David Eagleman interviews Joshua Greene about the neuroscience and psychology of morality, exploring how our brains make moral judgments and the conflict between fast, intuitive emotional responses and slower, more deliberative reasoning. They discuss trolley problems, the impact of brain damage on moral decision-making, and the challenges of applying ancient moral instincts to modern global issues like pandemics and political tribalism. Greene shares his work on building "moral technologies," such as the Giving Multiplier platform and the Tango game, designed to promote cooperation and reduce polarization by expanding our circle of altruism and cooperation. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding our moral machinery to make better decisions and engineer cooperation in a complex world.
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