
Episode 114: Campbell's Evolutionary Epistemology
The Theory of Anything
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Blind Variation and Evolutionary Epistemology
This chapter examines Campbell's revised theory of evolutionary epistemology, emphasizing 'blind variation' and selective retention over traditional notions of randomness in evolution. The discussion explores various algorithms and challenges conventional understandings of knowledge creation, referencing both historical and modern philosophical perspectives. Through case studies like paramecium, the speakers illustrate how non-random strategies can effectively solve problems and adapt, opening new avenues for understanding evolution and knowledge acquisition.
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