TED: The long reach of reason | Steven Pinker and Rebecca Newberger Goldstein
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Religious Studies, Social Studies
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11th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason given for the decline of reason in popular culture?
The rise of scientific creationism
Increased reliance on technology
The popularity of psychic hotlines
A resurgence of religious fundamentalism
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the discussion, what is a potential downside of reason?
It can be used to justify harmful actions
It may result in emotional detachment
It can lead to overconfidence
It often leads to indecisiveness
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How has the expansion of literacy and travel affected human empathy?
It has limited empathy to local communities
It has expanded empathy to include broader groups
It has made empathy less important
It has caused empathy to become more selective
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one criticism of empathy as a tool for moral progress?
It is not widely understood
It is biased towards familiar individuals
It is too focused on logical reasoning
It is too easily manipulated
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does reason play in moral progress according to the transcript?
Reason provides the foundation for emotional appeals
Reason helps to identify logical inconsistencies in practices
Reason is often ignored in moral discussions
Reason is less effective than empathy in driving change
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which historical figure is mentioned as having argued against cruel punishments?
Jeremy Bentham
Sebastian Castellio
John Locke
Cesare Beccaria
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key factor that allows reason to influence moral progress?
The ability to appeal to emotions
The capacity to identify contradictions
The reliance on historical precedents
The support from religious institutions
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