Amateur Answers with Nikhil and Jordan

The Amateur Answers podcast is a series of thought-provoking discussions between Nikhil and Jordan, who hope to discuss and shed light on bigger questions that don't have clear answers.

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#5.2 - When is it okay to criticize our friends?

15-12-2018

Nikhil and Jordan discuss when it’s okay to point out the flaws in our friends’ judgments. We also touch upon the silent agreements we have in friendship and balancing our natural inclinations with our goals.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 50.42MB - Duration: 20:00 m




#5.1 - How does our biology affect our decision making?

14-12-2018

Jordan and Nikhil dive into why our biology causes us to self-sabotage when making goals for ourselves. We also discuss how we self-preserve by choosing to not recognize flaws in ourselves, and when it’s okay to do so.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 58.75MB - Duration: 21:49 m




#4.4 - How can we ingrain good morals in children?

08-12-2018

Nikhil and Jordan discuss methods for developing the moral compass of children from a young age. We also touch upon ways to build connections between an individuals actions (ex. recycling) and their effect on the world.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 45.13MB - Duration: 19:09 m




#4.3 - How can we be incentivized to take responsibility?

07-12-2018

Nikhil and Jordan discuss the ethics of using financial incentives to create net positive effects on society. We also outline and upon the two incentive mechanisms, internal and external, and how they can be used to create positive action.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 61.29MB - Duration: 23:27 m




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