Disgust & Morality (Pandemic Edition)
Tired of the same news on a loop? On these special episodes, we discuss unique pandemic related scientific perspectives. On this episode, authors of the book 'Objection: Disgust, Morality, and the Law' discuss how evolution shaped our disgust system. We expand on how this disgust systems which was originally adapted for other tasks has influenced our moral judgements, societies, and laws. How can learning about our ancient past give us a new perspective on this modern crisis? Debra Lieberman is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami where she is the co-director of the Evolution and Human Behavior Laboratory. Carlton Patrick, JD, PhD, is an American lawyer, author, and behavioral scientist. He studies and writes about the psychology of legal decision-making, often from an evolutionary perspective. Get their audiobook at Libro.fm the first audiobook company to make it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through your local bookstore. Offer code: hereweare for 3 months for the price of one. https://libro.fm/redeem/HEREWEARE And continue learning with The Great Courses www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hereweare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices