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Wizzdom t1_j9ki66s wrote
Reply to comment by mirh in Thought experiments claim to use our intuitive responses to generate philosophical insights. But these scenarios are deceptive. Moral intuitions depend heavily on context and the individual. by IAI_Admin
I think he should have focused more on why it could be problematic to apply thought experiments to real world applications such as AI or self-driving cars. That would be a much more interesting conversation imo.
Wizzdom t1_iytga9f wrote
Reply to comment by VitriolicViolet in How to solve moral problems with formal logic and probability by beforesunset1010
First of all, that has nothing to do with what I said. Second, I was talking about smoking while pregnant. Surely you at least value not harming others unnecessarily. If you don't, then you are immoral.
Wizzdom t1_iymx5r7 wrote
Reply to comment by cutelyaware in How to solve moral problems with formal logic and probability by beforesunset1010
Except information can change your sense of right and wrong. Take smoking/drinking while pregnant. It didn't feel wrong until we learned it's harmful to the baby. You can absolutely change your sense of right and wrong by studying and thinking about it.
Wizzdom t1_ivcf3a7 wrote
Reply to comment by bestest_name_ever in Michael Shermer argues that science can determine many of our moral values. Morality is aimed at protecting certain human desires, like avoidance of harm (e.g. torture, slavery). Science helps us determine what these desires are and how to best achieve them. by Ma3Ke4Li3
Maybe I wasn't clear, but I meant to say exactly what you said.
Wizzdom t1_ivb7xx4 wrote
Reply to comment by eliyah23rd in Michael Shermer argues that science can determine many of our moral values. Morality is aimed at protecting certain human desires, like avoidance of harm (e.g. torture, slavery). Science helps us determine what these desires are and how to best achieve them. by Ma3Ke4Li3
I think science can be useful for studying what makes people happy/content and what causes the most harm/suffering. In that way, science can help direct your moral framework to actually achieve the greatest good. I agree science can't/shouldn't dictate what that framework is.
Wizzdom t1_j9kio08 wrote
Reply to comment by IAI_Admin in Thought experiments claim to use our intuitive responses to generate philosophical insights. But these scenarios are deceptive. Moral intuitions depend heavily on context and the individual. by IAI_Admin
Isn't the point of thought experiments to challenge our intuitions in the first place?