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.

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