Philosophers are advising governments on #coronavirus strategy because 'a systemic crisis...needs to be dissected from every angle'. This is not just about direct mortality rates #philosophy https://t.co/63SU98qSED— Ian Dyball (@IDyball) April 25, 2020
How to Spot Bullshit: A Primer by Princeton Philosopher Harry Frankfurt https://t.co/uf8MfNJ2rw https://t.co/7gYiDKAj3o— Open Culture (@openculture) April 25, 2020
"I was being sarcastic."— Ethics in Bricks (@EthicsInBricks) April 25, 2020
- Number 45
"There is a strange interdependence between thoughtlessness and evil."
- Hannah Arendt pic.twitter.com/njPbm1d6F3
There are many things wrong with thoughtlessness. I think this is related to not making a choice is still making a choice. These people make a choice not to care. #11
ReplyDeleteAccording to Hannah, Her books provide insight into the mechanisms that allow so many people to readily accept lies in times of global uncertainty.
ReplyDeleteI do think that philosophers are good to have in your "advising repertoire". The reason being that important decisions have more weight than just science and fact. There are lots of other angles to consider, and it is important to have them all covered.
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