rtgates t1_ivdhepr wrote on November 7, 2022 at 3:51 AM Reply to 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 That's so cute. Science is intentionally valueless. Only people can define harm, decide which desires are good and bad. Permalink 2
rtgates t1_ivdhepr wrote
Reply to 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
That's so cute. Science is intentionally valueless. Only people can define harm, decide which desires are good and bad.