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Documents tagged "Is Shame Necessary"

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EFTA02690256.pdf

The document discusses the concept of shame in social behaviors, particularly its necessity in regulating cooperation within groups. It mentions Jennifer Jacquet's research on honor and shame, and how these emotions can serve as a warning for punishment. The text also touches on financial misconduct by executives during the 2008 financial crisis and President Obama’s comments on shame. Additionally, it references future publications such as "Future Science" edited by Max Brockman.

EFTA02496272.pdf

The document discusses the planning for an Edge Master Class event with a focus on participant selection. Key people include John Brockman, Jennifer Jacquet, Daniel Kahneman, and Stewart Brand. Places mentioned are Google and Sci Foo. Topics revolve around attendee selection, particularly gender diversity and media coverage concerns.

EFTA02494958.pdf

The document is a confidential email from John Brockman to Jeffrey Epstein listing potential attendees for an upcoming Edge Science dinner at Eastover Farm on August 2nd. Key individuals include scientists, academics, and entrepreneurs such as Robert Axelrod, Stewart Brand, Rodney Brooks, W. Daniel Hillis, Jennifer Jacquet, Daniel Kahneman, Salar Kamangar, Dean Kamen, Peter Lee, Margaret Levi, Barbara Mellers, and Philip Tetlock.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023720.txt

The article discusses the concept of shame and its importance in society, particularly in relation to financial executives' behavior during the 2008 financial crisis. Jennifer Jacquet, a researcher at the University of British Columbia, is highlighted as someone who studies the effects of honor and shame on cooperation. The author raises questions about the necessity of shame in balancing individual and group interests in various social dilemmas such as energy, food, water shortages, climate disruption, declining fisheries, increasing antibiotic resistance, and nuclear warfare.