The Evolution of the Moral Mind with Dr. Victor Kumar

Chasing Leviathan

On this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Victor Kumar explore the evolution of morality, its components, and its critical role in human development. Dr. Kumar emphasizes the importance of moral emotions, norms, and reasoning, and how these elements have shaped human social structures and adaptability. They also touch on the evolution of altruism and the future moral challenges society faces.

Make sure to check out Dr. Kumar's book: A Better Ape: The Evolution of the Moral Mind and How it Made us Human 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0197600123/

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Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.