We discuss the recent debate between Nathan Cofnas and Charles Murray over IQ and human worth.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Debate Summary
03:20 All Value Is Relational
05:24 Skepticism of “Intrinsic Value”
11:35 IQ and Social Utility
13:19 Other Traits Beyond IQ
16:13 Intelligence and Morality
20:08 Kohlberg and Liberalism
25:19 Elites and Stupid Beliefs
26:35 Ranking People
30:39 The Fallacy of Metaphysical Equality
32:06 Age Triage and Tradeoffs
33:46 Sacred Values In Practice
34:49 Loved Ones and Geniuses
36:10 Animals’ Relational Value
38:19 Toads, Pigs and Pain
40:35 AI Sentience and Human Bias
44:01 Smarter Juries and Moral Reasoning
48:29 Group IQ Beats “Folksiness”
51:39 Wrap-Up
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