NOW ON LEVEL 1 - Australian Skeptics in the Pub - MORAL LUCK

Aaron Rabinowitz will talk about the pervasive problem of moral luck that arises when we admit that everything is ultimately beyond our control.

Aaron will work through the natural anxiety that comes with acknowledging that we lack control, and therefore freedom in an important sense. He hopes to show that this view fits best with current scientific understanding, and that quality of life improves when you adopt this initially unnerving perspective.

Aaron is a lecturer in the Rutgers Philosophy Department and the Rutgers Honors College. He specializes in ethics, metaethics, and AI. His work focuses on developing a secular moral realism that is compatible with the problem of moral luck.

Aaron also hosts two philosophy podcasts: Philosophers in Space and Embrace the Void. The goal of both shows is to make philosophy accessible for everyone, using science fiction and existential horror.

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On the first Thursday of each month, Australian Skeptics and friends get together for Skeptics in the Pub.

People generally start arriving at around 6pm after work. The talk begins at 7pm and lasts for about 30 minutes. The night finishes when the last person leaves.

Enjoy a meal and a drink accompanied by lively discussion, free spoon bending lessons and the company of other sceptics, as we cover a variety of interesting topics.

There is no need to belong to Australian Skeptics - all are welcome. Bring friends too.

Parking is available nearby at:

The Queen Victoria Building, 111 York Street

The 383 Kent Street Car Park, 383 Kent Street

The 321 Kent Street Car Park, 86 Sussex Street (entry in Sussex Street)

Please take a moment to read our Code of Conduct https://www.skeptics.com.au/about/code-of-conduct-at-events/