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#74 - Disagreeing about Belief, Probability, and Truth (w/ David Deutsch)

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Navigating Language and Truth

This chapter explores the complexities of language and truth, focusing on the ambiguity of definitions and the challenges of clear communication. It uses the example of a toddler learning words to illustrate how language relates to real-world objects and concepts. The discussion contrasts differing notions of truth in fields like logic and physics, emphasizing the nuanced distinctions that shape our understanding of abstraction and reality.

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