A discussion with SocialScientist about the brain bases of political beliefs and behaviors. JF's Main Website: http://jfg.world JF's Twitch Channel: http://twitch.jfg.world JF's YouTube Channel: http://youtube.jfg.world JF's Twitter: http://twitter.jfg.world JF's Gab.ai: https://gab.ai/JFGariepy JF's Minds: https://www.minds.com/JFGariepy Community Discord: http://discord.jfg.world Community Reddit: http://reddit.jfg.world ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyG54aBxoD8

We start the night with an interview with Mischa. Then, our main subject: Charges against Jussie Smollett were dropped and it's for all the bad reasons. Magazine where Mischa writes: http://www.culturewars.com Get JF's book, The Revolutionary Phenotype, in paperback or audiobook format. Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Revolutionary-Phenotype-amazing-story-begins/dp/1729861563/ Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/B07MXRDP5C/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-140269&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_140269_rh_us ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNzhCQPmTIU

Does our understanding of neuroscience threaten the concept of moral responsibility? What is morality, empathy and how do progresses in brain research impact society? We discuss with Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, Chauncey Stillman Professor of Practical Ethics in the Department of Philosophy at Duke University. From left to right: David Barack, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, Jean-François Gariépy, John Kubie and Leanne Boucher. Note that this episode was filmed before our Kickstarter, therefore you should not expect the same technical quality as our most recent episodes! "0:14" Introduction "1:54" What is morality? "6:00" Our decisions are made by biological mechanisms in the brain. Does that threaten the concept of moral responsibility? "13:44" Can moral responsibility be viewed as a continuum? "16:33" Animals and morality. "20:41" Can animals display empathy? ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgMGogR9O20

An initiative of a group of bloggers at http://blog.brainfacts.org. See other episodes at http://neuro.tv "1:48" What is interesting about neuroscience? & The waterfall illusion. "6:59" Nerve agents and their effect on the brain. "8:47" Game theory and social neuroscience. "11:52" Neuron transplantation in mice. "27:28" How our brain handles our first impressions of others. "42:28" Are YouTube viewers interested in this show? How would you improve it ? Give us your opinions! Original post at http://blog.brainfacts.org/2013/06/the-brain-show-episode-1/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6-_q6IJd6s