Solutions to all of Your Moral Dilemmas | Michael Schur

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<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Life is filled with all kinds of moral dilemmas— from the mundane to the momentous. Should I lie and tell my friend that I like her ugly shirt? Can I still enjoy great art if it was created by terrible people? How much money should I give to charity? Ultimately, does anything we do even matter?</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In today's conversation, television writer and producer, Michael Schur helps us to navigate our moral dilemmas and answer some of these difficult questions. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Schur is best known for creating and co-creating such shows as <em>Parks and Recreation</em>, <em>Brooklyn Nine-Nine</em>, <em>The Good Place</em>, and <em>Rutherford Falls</em>. Additionally, he has worked on shows like <em>The Office</em>, <em>Master of None</em>, <em>The Comeback</em>, and <em>Hacks</em>. He is also the Author of <a href= "https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-to-Be-Perfect/Michael-Schur/9781982159313" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question</em></a>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this episode we talk about: </p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>What got him started on the road to reading philosophy and studying ethics</li> <li>The so-called "trolley problem"</li> <li>Trusting your gut</li> <li>Natural states of virtue</li> <li>The evolutionary advantages of virtue</li> <li>And how white lies can be beneficial in a complicated and messy society</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p>This interview was recorded in person at the TED conference in April of 2022, where both Michael Schur and Dan Harris spoke.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/michael-schur-463</a></p>