TED: Progress is not a zero-sum game | Robert Wright

TED: Progress is not a zero-sum game | Robert Wright

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11th Grade - University

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The speaker discusses the idea that history has a positive direction, driven by non-zero sum dynamics and cultural evolution. Despite challenges like global conflicts and hatred, there is potential for moral progress. The talk emphasizes understanding and empathy as key to overcoming these challenges, advocating for a disciplined pursuit of self-interest to achieve global moral evolution.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What role does the speaker attribute to capitalism in fostering moral awareness?

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What does the speaker mean by the 'death spiral of negativity'?

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How does the speaker connect the understanding of different cultures to moral progress?

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What is the significance of the speaker's reference to the original meaning of 'salvation'?

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