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Consilience

The Unity of Knowledge

Book • 1999

In 'Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge', E.O.

Wilson advocates for the integration of knowledge from different fields to create a unified theory of understanding.

He draws on the concept of consilience, introduced by William Whewell, which means the 'jumping together' of knowledge by linking facts and theories across disciplines.

Wilson explores the chemistry of the mind, the genetic bases of culture, and the biological principles underlying works of art.

He argues that a unified approach can lead to a deeper understanding of the human condition and the natural world, and he critiques the fragmentation of knowledge into separate disciplines.

The book is a call for a new Enlightenment, emphasizing the importance of science and reason in understanding all aspects of human existence.

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Mentioned in 20 episodes

Mentioned by

Kevin Kelly

in relation to the Encyclopedia of Life.

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Mentioned by Michael Mauboussin as a book that influenced his concept of consilience.

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Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

when discussing consilience, a term reintroduced by E.O. Wilson.

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Mentioned by

Michael Mauboussin

as an influential book on the unification of knowledge.

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Mentioned by

Mark Hyman

when discussing the need for a new theoretical framework in medicine.

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Gad Saad

, both speakers consider themselves as consilient thinkers, inspired by this book.

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Mentioned by Gad Saad as a foundational book in his academic career.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as a book about consilience, the agreement between different academic subjects.

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Mentioned by

Gregg Henriques

when discussing consilience, the unity of knowledge.

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Mentioned by

Gad Saad

and recommended to readers as a book exploring the unity of knowledge, aligning with his emphasis on a consilient mindset.

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Mentioned by

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in a discussion about Consilience by Reduction and complexity theory.

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Mentioned by

Kaiser Kuo

as a work bridging disciplinary gulfs between natural sciences and humanities.

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Mentioned by Michael Mauboussin as his favorite book, focusing on the unification of knowledge.

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Mentioned by

Mark Hyman

when discussing the lack of a comprehensive theory of medicine and the need for a new approach to chronic diseases.

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Mentioned by Dr.

Mark Hyman

as a book that influenced him, focusing on the intersectionality of disciplines.

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Mentioned by

Gad Saad

and

Dario Maestripieri

as a book advocating for the unity of knowledge across disciplines.

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Mentioned by Michael Mauboussin in relation to his role as head of consilient research, referencing E.O. Wilson's book "Consilience."

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Mentioned by

Gad Saad

in relation to his views on communism and socialism.

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Mentioned by

OBI KAUFMANN

as a significant influence on his creative work, highlighting Wilson's book "Consilience."

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Mentioned by

Julia Galef

as the originator of the term consilience in a book published around 15 years before the podcast.

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