The Long Reach of Reason
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Watch a groundbreaking 15-minute animated Socratic dialog from TED featuring psychologist Steven Pinker and philosopher Rebecca Newberger Goldstein. Explore the power of reason in an era seemingly dominated by irrationality in politics and culture. Witness Goldstein's brilliant persuasion of Pinker, arguing that reason is the key driver of human moral progress, even if its effects may take generations to manifest. Enjoy the incredible, often hilarious animated details that bring this thought-provoking conversation to life, challenging viewers to reconsider the role of reasoned thinking in shaping our world.
Syllabus
Steven Pinker and Rebecca Newberger Goldstein: The long reach of reason
Taught by
TED
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