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210 – Demographic Collapse & Religion with Simone & Malcolm Collins

The Bayesian Conspiracy

CHAPTER

Exploring the Enjoyment of Science and Mystery

The chapter delves into a contemplative discussion on the perception of reality and how it relates to language, science, and romanticism. It ponders on the balance between the enjoyment of mystery and the satisfaction of understanding scientific explanations, using examples like rainbows and ghostly sounds on stairs. The conversation also touches on the impact of scientific discoveries on folklore beliefs and the concept of mind projection fallacy.

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