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Problems and prospects. Overview of the Day Discussion of Possible policy implications Possible personal implications. Possible implications for public policy (1). Family policy marriage and divorce child welfare adoption and foster care Sex education
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Problems and prospects Overview of the Day Discussion of Possible policy implications Possible personal implications
Possible implications for public policy (1) • Family policy • marriage and divorce • child welfare • adoption and foster care • Sex education • teaching children about sexuality • yes or no, at what age, about what
Possible implications for public policy (2) • Environmentalism and biodiversity • self interest vs. the common good with respect to: • clean air and water • “wilderness” and wildlife (animals and plants)
Possible implications for public policy (3) • Conflict, conflict resolution, and cooperation • a currency for reciprocal altruism • Race and ethnic relations • including issues related to affirmative action, diversity, and prejudice • People in positions of power • the naked emperor: why people (especially males) seek power and status? • What we should expect in return • wealth and salary differentials
Possible personal implications (1) • What is important in life? • What is the meaning of “success?” • How to think about status and envy • Is evolutionary thinking compatible with religion? • Health and lifestyle
Possible personal implications (2) • An accepting attitude • variation • mistakes • complexity • Making friends