From Myths to the Multiverse: How Knowledge Evolves

I'm very excited to bring you Bret Weinstein and

Brett Hall

as we dive deep into the relationship between evolution and epistemology. We discuss how evolution relates to problem-solving, the power of metaphorical truths, what can help us turn the tide against the tyranny of the genes, if we can have rapid and stable change during in our hyper-novel world, and lastly, whether or not the the multiverse is a good explanation. I hope enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Chapters:
0:00 The Relationship Between Evolution & Knowledge
6:35 Metaphorical Truth & Problem-Solving
20:00 Is Woke a Modern Religion?
24:48 Reality, Truth, & Objective Progress
27:37 Evolutionary Epistemology as a Bulwark Against Tyranny
29:11 The Value of Everyone Disagreeing with You
34:11 The Omega Principle, Personhood, & AGI
44:27 Are LLMs Children of a New Species?
56:34 Hyper-Novelty and Societal Adaptability
01:15:54 Is the Multiverse a Good Explanation?
01:39:28 Wrap Up

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