Listen "Ep 101 Ask Me Anything 1"
Episode Synopsis
As it says: an "AMA" episode.
00:00 Introduction
01:24 When defines the "tipping point" between a static and a dynamic society - specifically our own?
08:13 Why do children seem to learn faster than adults?
14:00 What are the best refutations of anti-realism & instrumentalism?
19:25 What does quantum computation tell us about reality?
25:00 What is the delineation of reason vs unreason?
27:23 What is a "fact"?
28:45 Is a person a "beginning of infinity"?
31:10 What are your thoughts on "inborn knowledge" in people?
37:08 What do you think about monopolies in markets?
44:42 What is the role of the state to realise the ethics of society?
48:51 What open questions does David's work point us to?
54:38 Could you please elaborate on the Simulation Argument?
01:01:35 Can you do a response video about Yoval Harari?
01:04:14 Why has the Beginning of Infinity risen in popularity in recent years? Do you think this will continue?
00:00 Introduction
01:24 When defines the "tipping point" between a static and a dynamic society - specifically our own?
08:13 Why do children seem to learn faster than adults?
14:00 What are the best refutations of anti-realism & instrumentalism?
19:25 What does quantum computation tell us about reality?
25:00 What is the delineation of reason vs unreason?
27:23 What is a "fact"?
28:45 Is a person a "beginning of infinity"?
31:10 What are your thoughts on "inborn knowledge" in people?
37:08 What do you think about monopolies in markets?
44:42 What is the role of the state to realise the ethics of society?
48:51 What open questions does David's work point us to?
54:38 Could you please elaborate on the Simulation Argument?
01:01:35 Can you do a response video about Yoval Harari?
01:04:14 Why has the Beginning of Infinity risen in popularity in recent years? Do you think this will continue?
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