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June 20, 2016 — Robert Wright

The Wright Show

The Cliff Notes version of Bob's first four talks
Must a spiritual worldview include a "higher purpose"?
How non-zero-sum games shaped religion
Is God like an electron?
Everyone is deluded (but salvation is possible)
An ancient theology compatible with a modern mindset
Questions from the audience

June 06, 2016 — Robert Wright & John Horgan

The Wright Show

Is humanity becoming a superorganism?
Game theory as an explanation for history's direction
Bob's pragmatic view of moral progress
Homo progressivus and the tribeless tribe
Conversation with science writer John Horgan
Questions from the audience

November 10, 2012 — Joshua Knobe & David G. Rand

Joshua talks to Dave about his research on whether people are innately selfish or cooperative. It seems intuitive that thoughtful people would be kinder—but is this so? What’s the psychology behind being nice or mean to a stranger? Joshua and Dave analyze whether cooperation is part of human nature or mediated by culture. Could Americans teach cynical Romanians to be more cooperative? Finally, they consider the true source of our values.

October 07, 2017 — Robert Wright & Tyler Volk