This episode of the Cult of Psyche podcast explores the idea of measuring moral principles like physical phenomena, with a focus on the subjective nature of morals. The host, Psyche, discusses the challenges of quantifying morals due to their changing nature over time.
The discussion highlights the difficulty of measuring morals, with Psyche suggesting that morals are shaped by cultural and historical context ▶ 0:11. He also notes that the effects of fire are consistent across time, whereas moral principles are not ▶ 0:25. The episode sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the relationship between morals and measurement. At ▶ 0:40, Psyche emphasizes the disparity between physical and abstract concepts, underscoring the complexity of the issue. The conversation then takes a brief detour, with Psyche inquiring about wine ▶ 0:45.
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The discussion also hints at the idea that our understanding of morals is influenced by our personal experiences and perspectives. This interpretive layer suggests that the podcast is delving into the nuances of human perception and the role of subjectivity in shaping our moral principles.
We go fire can burn you real real real real effects right but morals that's completely subjective morals in the [ __ ] 14th century and you know like middle ages Spain are very different than modern Spain right so so so what I'm saying is what h how do we gauge
that because fire was always hot right fire is probably always been hot >> so I'm saying morals are generations generations and generations I But fire came to burn people from generations, bro. But what the [ __ ] about abstract ideas that change with time? Those are not the same, mate. Those are not the same as your parents burning with fire.
Your great great grandchild. >> What's your world? Can I ask that real quick so we can actually get on like a like a point here? What's your wine?