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200 - Sean Carroll, Daniel Dennett, & Steven Pinker: AI, Parapsychology, Panpsychism, & Physics Violations

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Evolution, Chaos, and Decision-Making

The chapter explores the role of evolution as a ratchet in creating reliability and causal mechanisms that absorb chaos, using the parable of the bathtub to illustrate how current structure influences outcomes. It discusses the design of living organisms at various levels, from molecular structures to decision-making processes, emphasizing the balance between predictability and free will. The conversation also touches on the interconnectedness of beings, the concept of out-guessing standoffs, and the balance between determinism and free will in decision-making.

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