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Author of The End of Faith, The Moral Landscape, Waking Up, and other bestselling books published in over 20 languages. Host of the Waking Up podcast.

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    1. Sam Harris‏Verified account @SamHarrisOrg Jan 10

      Getting from “Is” to “Ought” 1/ Let’s assume that there are no ought’s or should’s in this universe. There is only what *is*—the totality of actual (and possible) facts.

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    2. Sam Harris‏Verified account @SamHarrisOrg Jan 10

      2/ Among the myriad things that exist are conscious minds, susceptible to a vast range of actual (and possible) experiences.

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    3. Sam Harris‏Verified account @SamHarrisOrg Jan 10

      3/ Unfortunately, many experiences suck. And they don’t just suck as a matter of cultural convention or personal bias—they really and truly suck. (If you doubt this, place your hand on a hot stove and report back.)

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    4. Sam Harris‏Verified account @SamHarrisOrg Jan 10

      4/ Conscious minds are natural phenomena. Consequently, if we were to learn everything there is to know about physics, chemistry, biology, psychology, economics, etc., we would know everything there is to know about making our corner of the universe suck less.

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    5. Sam Harris‏Verified account @SamHarrisOrg Jan 10

      5/ If we *should* to do anything in this life, we should avoid what really and truly sucks. (If you consider this question-begging, consult your stove, as above.)

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    6. PragmaticPete‏ @PragmaticPete Jan 10
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      Lost you here Sam.... surely there's nothing wrong with doing something that sucks *for yourself*. It might be stupid to put your hand in the stove, but it's your choice. To me, morality involves avoiding actions that suck *for others*.

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      Sam Harris‏Verified account @SamHarrisOrg Jan 10
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      Yes, when your actions can affect no one else, we don't talk about "morality" or "ethics"—but terms like "value" and "well-being" still apply. You could think of having a moral/ethical connection to your future self, however.

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        1. Bigger Than Reagan, Stranger Than Rod‏ @GeorgeHemingto1 Jan 11
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          Only if you beg the question against things sucking. What about virtue, or moral law? You think a utilitarian axiology is trivially true because fire hurts?

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        1. m‏ @mattshallperish Jan 11
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          You can think your personal well-being will be increased by touching the hot stove, and be wrong. You can think others would be better off touching the stove, and be wrong. This is what bad moral systems amount to. We know what makes us miserable enough for universal morality.

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