The Logic of the Greater Good: A 16-Year-Old’s Deep Dive into Utilitarianism and Ethics скачать в хорошем качестве

The Logic of the Greater Good: A 16-Year-Old’s Deep Dive into Utilitarianism and Ethics

In this thought-provoking interview, we sit down with Kyle Venook, a 16-year-old Japanese-Jewish student with a 4.0 unweighted GPA, to explore some of the most challenging moral dilemmas in philosophy. Kyle identifies as a utilitarian, arguing that morality often boils down to what provides the "greater good for the greatest number". This video covers several intense ethical debates, including: • Extreme Wealth & Taxation: Should the government forcefully tax billionaires like Michael Jordan at rates as high as 98% to 99%? Kyle explains why he believes it is morally correct to redistribute wealth when it no longer significantly improves a person's quality of life. • The Shipwreck Dilemma: When survivors on a lifeboat are starving, is it ethically permissible to kill a sick cabin boy to save the rest of the crew? Kyle analyzes this from a utilitarian perspective, suggesting that in life-or-death scenarios, standard societal rules are strained and the concept of "consent" may break down. • The Organ Transplant Paradox: Is it "morally correct" for a doctor to harvest the organs of one healthy person to save five patients? Kyle navigates the thin line between pure logic and the societal agreements that protect individual bodily autonomy. • The Dangers of Absolute Power: While leaning toward utilitarianism, Kyle warns against the "extreme god complex" that arises when individuals take the power of life and death into their own hands. He discusses why a libertarian/individualistic framework is necessary for society to function without the fear of being sacrificed for the collective. Join us for an intellectual journey into moral philosophy, social contracts, and the quantify of human life.