Are People Inherently Good?

TheThinkingAtheist

The Thinking Atheist

Education, Society & Culture, Science

4.7 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 24 March 2020

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Summary

Seth Andrews shares a troubling story, followed by discussion on the human condition. Are people naturally prone to pro-social, ethical "goodness?" Are we - at our core - uncivilized? Something else? Join us for a fascinating discussion.

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