Sam Harris: Science can answer moral questions

The speaker challenges the notion that science and human values are separate, arguing that values are factual claims about the well-being of conscious creatures. He introduces the concept of a moral landscape, where peaks and valleys represent different states of well-being. The talk emphasizes the need for a universal conception of human values and the role of science in understanding morality. The speaker critiques cultural practices that harm well-being and advocates for recognizing moral expertise.

How does the speaker address the issue of corporal punishment in schools?

What analogy does the speaker use to explain the concept of physical health?

How does the speaker differentiate between moral opinions and moral expertise?

What does the speaker suggest about the future of understanding human well-being?