Dr. Bo Bennett joins me to discuss the fluid nature of ethics, the importance of critical thinking and the impact of positive humanism. We explore how individuals can achieve well-being and happiness without religious doctrines, using critical analysis to navigate information overload.

Dr. Bennett emphasizes the role of metacognition in understanding morality and ideology. We examine how our moral compass evolves and who influences its direction, while advocating for intellectual honesty in admitting "I don't know." We also discuss the risks of ideologies that can trap even sharp minds and explore how our values interact with new ideas.

We conclude by discussing the ethics of pro-social manipulation its blowback on institutions as well as being wrong for the right reasons.

00:00 - Intro

01:50 - What is Positive Humanism?

05:09 - Is Religion a Middleman?

09:22 - The Evolution of Morality Over Time

15:48 - Understanding the Historian's Fallacy

17:39 - Questioning Our Sense of Right and Wrong

23:27 - Critical Evaluation of New Ideas

27:49 - Ideological Biases and Their Impact on Critical Thinking

34:57 - Social Psychology Topics Ignored by the Media

37:20 - Avoiding the Pitfalls of Pro-Social Manipulation

44:14 - Trust in Institutions and the Challenge of Doing Your Own Research

48:17 - How Do You Know What Matters?

50:54 - The Last Question and Where To Find Bo

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